Bombay HC orders tests for 2 women in 50s seeking ART pregnancy
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Bombay High Court ordered medical tests for two women aged 53 and 55 seeking pregnancy through assisted reproductive technology. The court challenged Section 21(g) of ART Act limiting services to women under 50. Justices sought expert gynaecologist opinion on aged women's capacity for full-term pregnancy and healthy childbirth at advanced ages.
Key Entities
Bombay High CourtAssisted Reproductive Technology (ART)Section 21(g) of ART ActJustice Ravindra V GhugeJustice Hiten S VenegavkarAshutosh Kumbhakoni