Reproductive Autonomy and the Impact of Carceral Feminism on Surrogacy Laws
The surrogacy industry in India is estimated at around 400 million dollars per year and has witnessed the emergence of over 3000 fertility clinics all over the country. The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 (“the Bill”) was passed by the Lok Sabha on 5th August 2019. The Bill bans commercial surrogacy and permits only altruistic surrogacy i.e., surrogacy with no monetar compensation apart from coverage of medical and insurance related expenses of the surrogate mother.
July 29, 2025•23 min read