Surrogacy and the Rights of a Single, Unmarried Woman in India: Legal Challenges and Reproductive Rights
👶 Surrogacy and the Rights of a Single, Unmarried Woman in India Exploring the legal challenges, social norms, and reproductive rights under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 🌐 Introduction Surrogacy has long provided a pathway for women who cannot conceive naturally to become parents. Historically, even Babylonian law permitted surrogacy to prevent divorce. Today, advances in medical science, evolving social norms, and legal reforms have shaped modern surrogacy. However, this progress has raised ethical, social, and legal questions regarding women’s rights, child welfare, and social justice. Critics argue that surrogacy can exploit women in developing countries, while supporters see it as a necessary resource for women facing infertility or social barriers. 👶 What Is Surrogacy? Surrogacy is a process where a woman (the surrogate) carries and delivers a child for another individual or couple (the intended parents). IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) is typically used, and a legal c...