“Policy is Decided by Elected Representatives, Not Courts”: Delhi HC Dismisses Plea on Embryo Preservation

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.

New Regulations in India: IVF Permitted for Women Over 50 Under Specific Conditions

India has made significant progress in reproductive health with the enactment of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. This law establishes ethical and legal guidelines for ART, including IVF, to address rising infertility rates. Section 21(g)(i) notably addresses age criteria for women seeking ART services. India has taken a huge step forward in the […]