PROCREATION IN THE “RIGHTS” MILIEU & THE CORRESPONDING THEMES: A JURISPRUDENTIAL UNDERSTANDING

Abstract

This research explores the jurisprudential framework surrounding human reproduction and its evolving legal status as a fundamental right. It examines the intersection of reproductive autonomy, individual rights, and state governance, particularly in the context of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The study investigates how reproductive rights, traditionally seen within the confines of personal liberty and privacy, have expanded with technological advances, raising complex questions regarding the role of the state in regulating procreation. It delves into the foundational principles of human reproduction as a right, considering the moral, social, and legal dimensions that govern procreative behavior. By critically analyzing the constitutional protection afforded to reproductive autonomy and the ethical dilemmas posed by non-coital reproduction, this doctrinal research highlights the competing interests of individual autonomy and state intervention in reproductive matters.