Assume that each applicant seeks surrogacy. Who meets the definition of an intending woman under the…
Section 2(1)(s) defines an intending woman as an Indian widow or divorcee aged 35 to 45 who intends to avail herself of surrogacy. The definition alone does not establish…
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Assume that each applicant seeks surrogacy. Who meets the definition of an intending woman under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021?
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Correct answer A
Section 2(1)(s) defines an intending woman as an Indian widow or divorcee aged 35 to 45 who intends to avail herself of surrogacy. The definition alone does not establish compliance with the Act’s separate requirements.
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Option A
An Indian widow aged 40 who seeks surrogacy meets the statutory definition.
Option B
A divorcee aged 30 falls below the statutory age range of 35 to 45.
Option C
The definition requires the applicant to be a widow or divorcee.
Option D
A widow aged 46 exceeds the statutory age limit of 45.
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