👶 SC vs Surrogacy Law | Age Limit Debate, Article 14 & 21, Grandfather Clause #anushamam

⚖️ Surrogacy Act Under Supreme Court Scrutiny – Age Limits, Rights, and Ethics In this powerful IPOINT 53 video, Anusha Mam explains the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, and the ongoing Supreme Court case challenging the age limits for intending parents. She also unpacks Articles 14 and 21, ethical debates around reproductive autonomy, and the lack of a grandfather clause—all crucial for UPSC GS-2, GS-4, Prelims & Essay. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Context: • SC reserves verdict on age cap petitions • Petitioners: Couples mid-treatment got disqualified retroactively • Example: 62- and 56-year-old couple lost child in 2018; disqualified after embryo transfer ✅ Legal Framework: • Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 • Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 • Only altruistic surrogacy allowed • Age: Woman (23–50), Man (26–55) • For single women: only widow/divorcee aged 35–45 • Marriage must be at least 5 years old • No existing living child allowed • Surrogate must be close relative, married, mother of a child, aged 25–35, only once ✅ SC Observations: • Justice B.V. Nagarathna: “Why bar surrogacy when natural geriatric pregnancies are allowed?” • Court questions harshness & compassion deficit • Emphasized the Act's aim is to prevent exploitation, not block genuine parenthood ✅ Constitutional & Ethical Angles: • Article 14 – equality: Is age-based classification arbitrary? • Article 21 – reproductive rights, personal liberty • Grandfather clause missing = legislative oversight? • State regulation vs individual autonomy • Judicial activism in personal rights ✅ Arguments in Favor of Age Limit: • Child welfare, parenting capacity • Uniformity & clarity • Aligns with global best practices ✅ Arguments Against: • Excludes late marriages, second marriages • Arbitrary if natural conception is allowed • Violates personal liberty and autonomy ✅ Institutional Setup: • National & State Surrogacy Boards • 16-month insurance coverage for surrogate mother • Offences: commercial surrogacy, embryo sale → 10 years jail + ₹10 lakh fine #SurrogacyDebate #SCVerdict #ReproductiveRights #SurrogacyRegulationAct #GS2UPSC #GS4Ethics #AnushaMamExplains #Ipoint53 #UPSC2025 📣Group-1 Polity module bilingual online course: ✔️Course link: https://aks.courses.store/511497 For Guidance Call: 8448449709 *To get Free IAS/UPSC Study Resources CLICK on: https://upsc.aksias.com/ For Android APP : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... For IOS/Apple Users : Download Classplus APP and use ORG CODE :BTFRC *To get Free APPSC/TSPSC/SSC CGL Study Resources CLICK on: For APPSC/TSPSC Exam Courses Login to : https://edunation.aksias.com/ For Group 1 & Group 2 Exam Courses Login to : https://edunation.aksias.com/ Follow us on: https://t.me/aksias https://www.instagram.com/aks_ias/?ig...   / aks.ias.upsc.online   https://t.me/aksias Visit: https://www.aksias.com/ For Android APP:https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... For IOS/Apple:Download Classplus APP and use ORG Code:AKS #ias #ips #upsc #appsc #tspsc #civils #upsctoppers #civilsrankers #successformulaforcivils #aksias #prelims #upscprelims #prelims2020 #bestiascoaching #iascoachinginhyderabad #bestiascoachinginhyderabad #onlineiascoaching #liveupsccoaching #liveiascoaching #onlineupsc #liveupsc #ias2020 #ias2020toppers #civilstoppers2020 #upsc2020toppers #rahulreddy #gouthami #rank20upsc #podishettysrija #yashwanthreddy #soumithraju Visit: https://www.aksias.com/ @AKS IAS - UPSC Civil Services Exam - UPSC CSE Want to become IAS ? Then here is your solution! Join UPSC CSE Prelims cum Mains Comprehensive Foundation Course at AKS IAS Hyderabad - Admissions Open ! AKS IAS provides one of the best Coaching for UPSC CSE/IAS Examination. AKS IAS is one of India's Best and Most Trusted UPSC Civils Coaching Institute. AKS IAS provides Offline and Online/Live Classes. #ias #ips #upsc #prelims #mains #interview #iascoachinginhyderabad #upsccoachinginhyderabad #bestiascoaching #upscdelhi #upscbanglore #onlineiascoaching #freeiascoaching #freeguidance #freeclasses #appsc #tspsc #civils #upsctoppers #civilsrankers #successformulaforcivils #aksias #prelims #upscprelims #prelims2022 #bestiascoaching #iascoachinginhyderabad #bestupsc #upsccoaching #currentaffairs #civils #civilservicesexam #bestiascoaching #polity #economy #history #generalstudies #optionals Conquer UPSC CSE/IAS Exam with Capable Instructors right here! Get the best training for your career defining exams in the AKS IAS Academy (Advanced Knowledge Systems)