The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016, cleared by the Cabinet, only allows “altruistic surrogacy” for childless couples who have been married for at least five years. Then too, the surrogate mother should be a “close relative” of the couple, should be married and have borne a child of her own
13. If you’re a
heterosexual married
couple who have
proven infertility,
and you find
someone who agrees
to be a surrogate
mother, you can’t
pay her. You can pay
for any and all of her
medical bills, but
that’s all.
14. One can only approach a close
relative for surrogacy.
15. IN SHORT
If already have a child, can’t
try for another one.
Foreigner nationals can’t
get Indian surrogate
mothers.
It legalizes surrogacy for
infertile Indian couples.
One can’t pay a surrogate
mother
The length of marriage
matters.
If already have a child,
can’t try for another one.
Surrogacy regulatory
bodies.
Surrogacy allowed only
once.