Bare Act
The Delhi Artificial Insemination (Human) Act, 1995
This law regulates the practice of artificial insemination in the National Capital Territory of Delhi to protect public health and ethical standards. It applies to medical practitioners, hospitals, and semen banks, requiring them to maintain detailed records, screen for sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, and obtain consent from donors and recipients. The Act also prohibits the unauthorized operation of semen banks and enforces strict confidentiality regarding donor and patient identities. By establishing these strict rules and mandatory registration, the legislation ensures that assisted reproduction is conducted safely and legally, preventing abuse and protecting the privacy of all involved parties.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition to carry on semen bank without registration
- 4. Registration of semen banks
- 5. Certificate of registration
- 6. Punishment for carrying on semen bank without registration
- 7. Cancellation of registration
- 8. Notice of refusal or of cancellation of registration and appeals
- 9. Inspection of semen banks and hospitals
- 10. Testing of donor
- 11. Storage of donated semen before use
- 12. Second test on donor before use of donated semen
- 13. Use of donated semen
- 14. Duties of qualified medical practitioner/Government hospitals, etc. performing artificial insemination
- 15. Power to make rules
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