The Telangana Human Rights Commission (THRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports highlighting illegal surrogacy, baby-selling, and unauthorised medical practices at Universal Srushti Fertility Centre, Secunderabad, and its affiliated branches in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.
The Commission, chaired by Justice Shameem Akther, noted that the reports published in newspapers on July 27 and 28 point to serious violations of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act and other healthcare laws. The news articles also allege that an unauthorised sperm collection racket was being run under the name of Indian Sperm Tech Clinic.
The Commission directed the Principal Secretary of the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department, Government of Telangana, to submit a comprehensive report by 11 a.m. on August 28, 2025.
“These activities were reportedly carried out under the leadership of Dr Athaluri Namrata, proprietor of Universal Srushti Fertility Centre, in collaboration with her son Jayant Krishna and others. The reports mention that unethical medical procedures were being conducted, including the illegal use of surrogate mothers and sale of infants to couples, amounting to clear breaches of legal and ethical norms,” said their statement.
The report sought by the commission must include details of the action taken so far, the status of any prior complaints or FIRs, a list of affected individuals (both donors and recipients), involvement of public officials if any, and information on preventive measures and the current monitoring mechanism.
Published – July 29, 2025 12:47 am IST
