The Bombay High Court has ordered a fertility centre to preserve the semen of a deceased 21-year-old to assist his mother in continuing the family lineage. Despite his consent to discard it after death, legal and ethical issues under the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act are being examined. A hearing is scheduled for July 30.
Today, On 23rd September, the Delhi High Court rejected a plea against a rule mandating that embryos be preserved only for the original recipient. The petitioner argued this could lead to the destruction of viable embryos. The court upheld the regulation, reinforcing adherence to ethical standards, prompting the petitioner to withdraw the plea.
The Kerala High Court allowed sperm extraction and cryopreservation for a critically ill man, enabling his wife to pursue Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for conceiving a child. The court granted this interim relief, considering the husband’s incapacitation. The decision showcases the judiciary’s role in addressing complex intersections of legal, medical, and ethical concerns.