Telangana High Court Orders Return of Baby Hiya to Couple Entangled in Surrogacy Scam

The Telangana High Court has directed the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to immediately hand over custody of Baby Hiya to her intended parents, who were victims in a surrogacy fraud involving Dr. Namratha and Universal Srushti Fertility Centre.

Although the baby was later revealed through DNA testing to have no biological link to them, the Court noted they had been caring for the child since birth, and their names appear on the government-issued birth certificate.

Justice T. Madhavi Devi observed the couple are “real victims” of the scam. Authorities are also permitted to monitor the child’s welfare.

The matter is next listed for hearing on October 15, 2025