The Surrogacy Act 2021

Surrogacy has emerged as a viable solution for couples facing infertility or medical complications that prevent them from conceiving naturally. The Surrogacy Act of 2021 is a landmark legislation that aims to provide a legal framework to regulate and promote surrogacy in a manner that protects the rights and interests of all parties involved. Yet through the legal discourse, we come across instances that the act creates a roadblock to several genuine parents and hence doesn't serve the intent behind the legislation i.e., to give an intending couple the happiness of a child.

Introduction

Infertility is a growing concern for both men and women. It can be due to various factors like age, lifestyle, genetics, etc. Though there exist methods like IVF which are opted for, yet if the same fails what comes to assistance is Surrogacy. In India, the Altruistic nature of Surrogacy is permitted by the legislation of 2021 and has emerged as a way to gain the happiness of