The Frozen Frontier: Who Owns Your Embryos?
Abstract
This research article examines the intricate legal, ethical, and fraudulent dimensions associated with eggs, sperm, and embryos within the framework of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) facilities. This examination addresses the legal status of embryos, ethical issues surrounding reproductive materials, and the rising incidence of illicit activities such as embryo and egg theft, smuggling, and fraud in the global IVF sector, particularly in India. The report emphasizes the pressing necessity for regulatory reforms and stringent enforcement measures to address the obstacles associated with fertility clinics and reproductive technology, focusing on issues of ownership, consent, and the disposition of surplus embryos.
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