Hyderabad, March 8 -- The Telangana High Court on Saturday, March 7, allowed a couple to opt for surrogacy after the woman with a rare genetic conditions was not able to conceive.

The woman, who is a doctor, suffers from Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS).

Delivering the judgment, Justice Nagesh Bheemappa observed that marriage is not just a bond between two people; it also forms the basis for the continuation of future generations. "Surrogacy was introduced through the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act to provide an opportunity for couples who are unable to have children due to rare medical conditions," he said.

Bheemappa observed after hearing a case filed by a 32-year-old doctor and her husband who challenged the rejection of ...