‘Right to reproductive autonomy’: Delhi High Court allows incapacitated soldier’s wife to retrieve his sperm for IVF
Indian Express·1d ago·Neutral
What Happened
Delhi High Court allowed extraction and cryopreservation of sperm from an Indian Army soldier in persistent vegetative state. The soldier's wife sought permission for IVF treatment. Court ruled prior consent to IVF constitutes valid legal consent. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav stated reproductive autonomy is fundamental right. Decision on April 13 permits procedure without fresh written consent, subject to medical feasibility.
Key Entities
Delhi High CourtJustice Purushaindra Kumar KauravIndian Army soldierReproductive autonomyIVF treatmentART Act