Question

Which of the following has been banned by the latest Surrogacy Act in India?

• A. Gestational Surrogacy
• B. Surrogate as close relative of intending parents
• C. Commercial Surrogacy
• D. Altruistic Surrogacy

Hint:

In India, commercial surrogacy is banned, while altruistic surrogacy is allowed under legal conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Surrogacy means an arrangement in which a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple. There are two main types: \[ \text{Commercial surrogacy} \] and \[ \text{Altruistic surrogacy} \]

Step 1: Understand commercial surrogacy.
Commercial surrogacy involves payment or financial compensation beyond medical expenses and insurance. It treats surrogacy as a paid arrangement.

Step 2: Understand altruistic surrogacy.
Altruistic surrogacy does not involve commercial payment. It allows only permitted expenses and support.

Step 3: Identify what is banned.
The latest Surrogacy Act in India bans: \[ \text{Commercial Surrogacy} \] It permits altruistic surrogacy under legal conditions. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{Commercial Surrogacy}} \]