Bombay High Court Examines Challenge to Age Limit for Pregnancy Under ART Law

The Bombay High Court is hearing petitions filed by two women aged above 50 years who seek to undergo pregnancy through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).

They have challenged the provision in the ART Act, 2021, which limits such procedures to women below 50 years of age. The Court noted that the petitions did not provide sufficient medical or scientific material to show that women at that age can safely carry a pregnancy.

Considering the issue, the Court appointed an amicus curiae to assist in examining the legal and medical aspects.

The matter is currently pending before the Court.

[Swati Sharad Parab & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.]