HC permits extraction, cryopreserving gametes of brain-dead person

2 months ago 1
ARTICLE AD BOX

The Kerala High Court has granted interim support to extract and cryopreserve the gametes of a idiosyncratic who had been declared brain-dead and is connected ventilator support, aft his woman approached the tribunal with the demand, considering the anticipation of having a biologic kid successful the future.

In the interim order, a Bench of Justice M B Snehalatha permitted this and to avail the services of a recognised assisted reproductive exertion (ART) clinic. The woman submitted successful her plea that her hubby is incapable to supply a written and informed consent for the procedure. Any hold successful doing the process could impede the accidental of paternity.

The tribunal added that, different than the extraction and preservation of the gametes, nary further process nether the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act shall beryllium carried out, without the support of the court. The substance has been posted for proceeding connected April 7.

Published - March 16, 2026 08:15 p.m. IST

Read Entire Article