Surrogacy Laws in India: Addressing Exploitation and the Threat of Human Trafficking

Abstract

The comprehensive examination within the article delves into the multifaceted risks and ethical complexities entwined with surrogacy, notably in its correlation with the abhorrent practice of human trafficking. It meticulously dissects how surrogacy, in certain contexts, metamorphoses into a semblance of reproductive prostitution and exploitation, drawing unsettling parallels with the illicit sale of children. Moreover, the article meticulously elucidates the inherent potential for the violation of fundamental human rights entrenched within surrogacy arrangements, shedding light on the precarious balance between reproductive autonomy and ethical imperatives.