K. Snehalatha v. Union of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Assisted reproductive technology age limits were challenged as violating reproductive freedom. The court declined to strike down the limits but permitted petitioners already undergoing treatment when the Act commenced to continue. It directed the National Board to alert the Central Government to reconsider the limits and introduce a transitional provision.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners undergoing ART services as on 25.01.2022 may continue; National Board to alert Central Government within three months to reconsider age limits and include a transitional provision.