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@article{187225,
        author = {Sameeksha Singh Guru and Aakarsh Mishra},
        title = {BALANCING ACTS: NAVIGATING ETHICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIAL LABYRINTH OF SURROGACY IN INDIA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {5094-5103},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187225},
        abstract = {surrogacy in India has developed over the years and how it continues to raise many ethical, legal, and social questions. The study explains how India moved from being a major hub of commercial surrogacy to enforcing strict regulations through the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and later amendments. By examining important cases like Baby Manji Yamada and Jan Balaz, the paper shows how issues of citizenship, parental rights, and cross-border legal conflicts often leave children and parents in complicated situations. The paper also looks at concerns such as exploitation of surrogate mothers, lack of informed consent, and the emotional and economic pressures women may face. While the law tries to protect women, it also creates limitations for many intended parents and leads to new challenges, including the possibility of underground practices. Overall, the paper suggests that India needs a more balanced legal approach that protects surrogate mothers but also respects the reproductive choices and diverse family situations of people seeking surrogacy.},
        keywords = {Surrogacy, Surrogacy Regulation Act, Reproductive Rights, Social Impact.},
        month = {November},
        }