Critical analysis on the law of surrogacy in Pakistan.

Abstract

The following research project is related to highlighting the legal issues in regard to surrogacy in Pakistan, it is more focused and related to its importance and need of the time in the modern world. The change that has brought by science and technology in the world is something that cannot be denied and is benefitting the man kind in all possible ways. The research paper throws light on the legal perspectives and the concept of surrogacy to be explained in the light of Islamic Law. The research paper aims to highlight the existing rules and regulations in this regard along with the loopholes and a need for more legislation. Surrogacy is a procedure in which a surrogate (woman) agrees to carry a child for a couple, it is often in return of a consideration. The concept of surrogacy has positive and negative impacts along with the fact that this phenomena has created the issues in society related to the psychological, social, medical and legal perspective. The research paper will throw light on the concept of surrogacy in general, the importance and need of the phenomena in Pakistan, the comparison of legal framework available on the matter with the rest of the world. The research will analyze the laws of surrogacy in Pakistan and its acceptance by the society.