Justice B.V. Nagarathna expressed concerns that delimitation based on population could diminish parliamentary representation for southern states, which are experiencing declining family sizes. During a hearing on surrogacy, she questioned the necessity for couples seeking to expand their families after natural conception, emphasizing personal choice and suggesting High Court alternatives.
The Bombay High Court granted two couples the right to pursue surrogacy with donor eggs, challenging the 2023 amendment to surrogacy regulations. The ruling recognized the couples’ right to parenthood, emphasizing reproductive health as a fundamental liberty. The decision sets a precedent for couples seeking alternative paths to parenthood under Indian law.
