The Ministry of Law and Justice on December 20, 2021 has issued The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. This shall come into force on December 20, 2021.
The following few sections were introduced in the act namely: -
• Section 17 which specify “The registration granted under section 16, may be renewed for a further period of five years by the appropriate authority, on an application made by the applicant, under such conditions, in such form and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed. has been inserted.
• Section 25 which specify “The Pre-Implantation Genetic testing shall be used to screen the human embryo for known, pre-existing, heritable or genetic diseases only” has been inserted.
• Section 28 which specify “The standards for the storage and handling of gametes, gonadal tissues and human embryos in respect of their security, recording and identification shall be such as may be prescribed” has been inserted.
• Section 35 which specify “No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, save on a complaint made by the National Board or the State Board or by an officer authorised by it.” Has been inserted.
• Section 46 which specify “If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty”
[Notification No. CG-DL-E-21122021-232025]
