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 permitted under legal restrictions.

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. Surrogacy may broadly be of two types: \[ \text{Commercial Surrogacy} \] and \[ \text{Altruistic Surrogacy} \]

Step 1: Understand commercial surrogacy.
Commercial surrogacy means surrogacy done for money or financial reward beyond permitted medical expenses and insurance. In this type, the surrogate mother receives commercial payment.

Step 2: Understand altruistic surrogacy.
Altruistic surrogacy means surrogacy without commercial payment. Only medical expenses and permitted support are allowed.

Step 3: Apply the latest Surrogacy Act.
The latest Surrogacy Act in India bans: \[ \text{Commercial Surrogacy} \] It allows altruistic surrogacy under legal conditions.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Therefore, the banned form is: \[ \boxed{\text{Commercial Surrogacy}} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]