SC agrees to examine age bar for surrogate mothers

Another plea challenged the law which says that the intended mother must be between 23 and 50 years of age, and the intended father must be between 26 and 55 years. Under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, a woman who is a widow or a divorcee aged 35-45 years or a couple, defined as a legally married woman and man, can avail of surrogacy if they have a medical condition necessitating this option. Further, the surrogate mother must be married and 25-35 years of age, having a biological child, and only act as a surrogate once in her lifetime.Additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati, representing the Centre, said she would file the written submissions and the government would abide by the apex court’s directions.



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