Summary
- The Kerala High Court has ruled that couples must secure an eligibility certificate under Section 4(iii)(c)(I) of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 before starting any surrogacy procedure.
- The Court emphasized that age eligibility must be assessed as of the certification date, not when embryos were created, rejecting a couple's challenge after their application was denied due to age limits.
- The ruling upheld the constitutionality of age restrictions in the Surrogacy Act, stating they ensure safe and ethical surrogacy practices.
- This decision reinforces compliance with the Surrogacy Act and could impact future surrogacy cases involving age criteria in India.
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