Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Canadian Couple Allowed Virtual Surrogacy Hearing in India
A Canadian couple, who live and work in Canada, can now attend their surrogacy hearing in India virtually.
The Delhi High Court said the medical board can examine their medical records online, as the couple finds it hard to travel to India due to work and cost reasons.
Delhi High Court allows Canadian couple to appear virtually for surrogacy proceedings
Couple can participate in district medical board's examination of their medical records remotely
Board must consider the couple's logistical difficulties and high travel costs
Court sets aside board's earlier order disallowing virtual participation
Couple's authorized representative to appear physically with medical records
- Who
- A Canadian couple
- What
- Allowed to appear virtually for surrogacy proceedings
- When
- November 10, 2023
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India
- Why
- To accommodate the couple's logistical difficulties and high travel costs
Couple's Perspective
Board's Perspective
Virtual Hearing
Couple's Perspective
Couple argues for virtual hearing due to logistical difficulties and high travel costs
Board's Perspective
Board opposes, emphasizing the need for physical interaction to prevent exploitation
- Surrogacy Act
- Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021
- Surrogacy Regulations
- Surrogacy Regulations, 2023
- Couple's Residence
- Canada
- Couple's Employment
- Canada
- Marriage Year
- 2015
- Children
- None