Question

Which of the following is not a commercial surrogacy under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021?

• A. Trading the services of surrogate motherhood by way of giving payment
• B. Trading the services of surrogate motherhood by way of giving incentives in kind
• C. Insurance coverage for the surrogate mother during the process of surrogacy
• D. Buying of human embryo

Hint:

Under the Surrogacy Act, insurance and medical expenses are allowed—but any profit or incentive makes it commercial.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Meaning of commercial surrogacy.
Commercial surrogacy involves providing surrogacy services in exchange for monetary benefit or other material incentives.
Step 2: Permissible support under the Act.
The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 permits altruistic surrogacy and allows medical expenses and insurance coverage for the surrogate mother.
Step 3: Identification of the exception.
Insurance coverage is a statutory safeguard for the surrogate mother and does not amount to commercial consideration.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (C) Insurance coverage for the surrogate mother during the process of surrogacy.