Surrogacy: a Viable Sector of Human Altruism
| Surrogacy: A Viable Sector of Human Welfare and Altruism | THEME: MEDICO – ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES | | SUB THEME: The Medical Jurisprudence behind surrogacy in the light of its Ethical Implications | |
| Submitted by: 1. Shivangi Misra misra.shivangi91@gmail.com +917709972230
2nd Year
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
2. Nikhil Mishra nikhil.mishra@mail.symlaw.ac.in +918390755376
2nd Year
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Abstract
The concept of surrogacy can be best reasoned by Ayn Rand’s philosophy of objectivism.
“My philosophy in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as a moral purpose of his life with productive achievement as his noblest activity and reason as his only absolute”
Surrogacy and its reason lies within the need of the 15% couples who cannot reproduce and the women who can by the means of surrogacy can support themselves and also get a sense of accomplishment. In this paper the option of surrogacy is closely examined from its medico-ethical perspective and carefully brushing its legal and economic implications.
We cannot take a stand and say it’s good or bad but anything unregulated and unchecked leads to the possibility of a failed idea. Surrogacy in simple terms, is hope for childless couples and hope for women from any social and economic background who wish to empower themselves by helping the same. Since when is that wrong? A situation where only thing to lose to, is a scope of exploitation and which industry is risk free in that?
The Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Regulation) Bill, 2010 is a step towards the regulation of surrogacy in India. It aims to redefine the trend of “fertility tourism” in India and to ensure that the services provided by the fertility clinics are apt. The Bill is a safeguard against the breach of social, medical and legal rights of the surrogate mother. Presently the aforementioned clinics offer a plethora of services such as
| Submitted by: 1. Shivangi Misra misra.shivangi91@gmail.com +917709972230
2nd Year
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
2. Nikhil Mishra nikhil.mishra@mail.symlaw.ac.in +918390755376
2nd Year
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Abstract
The concept of surrogacy can be best reasoned by Ayn Rand’s philosophy of objectivism.
“My philosophy in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as a moral purpose of his life with productive achievement as his noblest activity and reason as his only absolute”
Surrogacy and its reason lies within the need of the 15% couples who cannot reproduce and the women who can by the means of surrogacy can support themselves and also get a sense of accomplishment. In this paper the option of surrogacy is closely examined from its medico-ethical perspective and carefully brushing its legal and economic implications.
We cannot take a stand and say it’s good or bad but anything unregulated and unchecked leads to the possibility of a failed idea. Surrogacy in simple terms, is hope for childless couples and hope for women from any social and economic background who wish to empower themselves by helping the same. Since when is that wrong? A situation where only thing to lose to, is a scope of exploitation and which industry is risk free in that?
The Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Regulation) Bill, 2010 is a step towards the regulation of surrogacy in India. It aims to redefine the trend of “fertility tourism” in India and to ensure that the services provided by the fertility clinics are apt. The Bill is a safeguard against the breach of social, medical and legal rights of the surrogate mother. Presently the aforementioned clinics offer a plethora of services such as