2. Definitions . - (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a)“assisted reproductive technology ” with its grammatical variations and cognate
expressions, means all techniques that attempt to obtain a pregnancy by handling the sperm or the
oocyte outside the human body and transferring the gamete or the embryo into the reproductive
system o f a woman; (b)“assisted reproductive technology bank ” means an organisation which shall be
responsible for collection of gametes, storage of gametes and embryos and supply of gametes to
the assisted reproductive technology clinics or their patients; (c)“assisted reproductive technology clinic ” means any premises equipped with requisite
facilities and medical practitioners registered with the National Medical Commission for carrying
out the procedures related to the assisted reproductive technology; (d)“child ” means any individual born through the use of the assisted reproductive
technology; (e)“commissioning couple ” means an infertile married couple who approach an assisted
reproductive technology clinic or assisted reproductive technology bank for obta ining the
services authorised of the said clinic or bank;