A case for surrogacy

India's image as a 'baby factory' seems to have directed the Indian government's move for the surrogacy Bill

This week, India expressed its commitment to renew the visas of the British couple, Chris and Michele Newman, until their daughter, Lily, born via surrogacy in India was issued a British passport.

The Newmans' original visas were due to expire on October 7, after which they were obliged to leave the country, leaving Lily's fate in the balance. The couple mounted a social media campaign in which they expressed their helplessness at being forced to leave their infant with an Indian caretaker until they could return with fresh visas.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj responded by extending their