Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes By Taxmann’s Editorial Board

Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive, up-to-date statutory publication that consolidates the complete legislative framework governing surrogacy in India. This Edition brings together the principal Act along with the connected Rules, Regulations, Removal of Difficulties Orders, and section-wise explanatory notes, enabling readers to understand both the letter and application of the law clearly. The Bare Act is presented in a clear, reader-friendly format, with precise statutory reproduction and contextual section notes, ensuring quick reference, interpretative clarity, and practical usability for all stakeholders involved in surrogacy, assisted reproductive technology (ART), and related regulatory processes.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Advocates & Legal Practitioners dealing with family law, constitutional law, medical negligence, and regulatory litigation
• Judges & Judicial Officers requiring precise statutory reference with contextual clarity
• Medical Professionals & Surrogacy Clinics involved in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and surrogacy procedures
• Policy Makers & Regulators engaged with health law, women’s rights, and child welfare governance
• Law Students & Academicians studying emerging areas of bioethics, reproductive rights, and health legislation
• Compliance Officers & Hospital Administrators handling licensing, registration, and regulatory adherence

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act [Act No. 47 of 2021] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete Legal Text] Presents the full Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 in a clear Bare Act format, incorporating all amendments, notifications, and statutory updates
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Reproduces the text of provisions as they stood prior to amendments through amendment footnotes, enabling readers to track legislative evolution and transitional applicability
• [Section-wise Notes & Comments] Concise explanatory notes accompany sections to clarify scope, legislative intent, definitions, conditions, and compliance implications
• [Related Rules & Regulations] Includes the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules 2022; Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 2021; Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Rules 2022; Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulations 2023; and Surrogacy Regulations 2023
• [Supplementary Notifications & Orders] Incorporates relevant Removal of Difficulties Orders and allied notifications issued for effective implementation of the Act
• [Clarity & Accessibility] The logical layout, structured section notes, and clean presentation simplify complex medical–legal provisions for both quick reference and detailed study
• [Authored & Published by Experts] Published by Taxmann, a trusted and authoritative name in legal publishing, ensuring statutory accuracy, editorial reliability, and professional credibility

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Bare Act Format – Each Act and Rule is reproduced in its complete statutory language, systematically arranged chapter-wise and section-wise
• Section Notes/Commentary – Immediately following each section or group of sections, brief notes explain key concepts, cross-references, conditions, and interpretative aspects
• Rules & Regulations Annexed – After the parent enactments, i.e. the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 and the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 2021, the relevant Rules and newly notified Regulations are reproduced in full for seamless navigation
• Removal of Difficulties Orders – Appended in a dedicated segment to ensure instant access to statutory clarifications and transitional measures
• Subject Index – A comprehensive index referencing sections, definitions, authorities, offences, and key terms for efficient and precise lookup