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The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021

Short title, extent and commencement

In force From 25 Jan 2022 Act 42 of 2021 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 42 of 2021 Ministry Health and Family Welfare Enacted 18 Dec 2021 In force 25 Jan 2022 Instruments 1

Section 1 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. The Act came into force on 25 Jan 2022.

(1) This Act may be called the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021.

(2) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Section 1, The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 (Act 42 of 2021).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 1

What does Section 1 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act deal with?

Section 1 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021.

How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 1, section 1 Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, section 1 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 1 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently ART Rules 2022 (2022).

When did Section 1 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act come into force?

Section 1 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, cited as Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 1, came into force on 25 Jan 2022, having been enacted on 18 Dec 2021. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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