# The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, Section 6: Written informed consent of surrogate mother

- Act: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 (Act 47 of 2021)
- In force from: 2022-01-25
- Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/surrogacy-regulation-act-2021/section/6/

## Text

(1) No person shall seek or conduct surrogacy procedures unless he has— (i) explained all known side effects and after effects of such procedures to the surrogate mother concerned; and (ii) obtained in the prescribed form, the written informed consent of the surrogate mother to undergo such procedures in the language she understands. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the surrogate mother shall have an option to withdraw her consent for surrogacy before the implantation of human embryo in her womb.

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