ARCHIVES
VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Cloning: A study on bioethics, ethical cloning, framework of its legal jurisprudence and reinvigorating issues across countries
Authors
Shreyasi Upadhyaya, Dr. A K Keshot, Dr. Harsh Purohit
Abstract
This study aims at studying the bioethical, ethical-political, legal
and human rights aspects of cloning technology in the modern scientific world
and is entitled “Cloning: A Study on Bioethics, Ethical Cloning, Framework of
its Legal Jurisprudence and Reinvigorating Issues across Countries”. Cloning
has proven itself to be a significant breakthrough in the field of
biotechnology which has a number of applications like conservation of
endangered species, pharmaceutical production, stem cell therapy, and agriculture.
It explains the various types of cloning (reproductive cloning, therapeutic
cloning and gene cloning), their scientific significance, and applications. It
also discusses the evolution of cloning methods from the initial experiments in
genetics to the actual cloning of Dolly the Sheep using Somatic Cell Nuclear
Transfer (SCNT). The research reveals significant bioethical problems like
destruction of embryo, commercialization of human life, genetic manipulation,
human identity problems, and threats to human dignity. Comparative legal
frameworks and international regulations on the cloning practices of various
countries are also analyzed. The research highlights the contribution of the
international organizations such as the United Nations and UNESCO to ethical
governance and the protection of human rights. Finally, the paper examines the
potential medical and scientific advantages of cloning technology and concludes
that there is an immediate need for harmonised international legal norms,
ethical oversight and responsible governance to ensure that cloning technology
moves forward in an ethical, moral and socially beneficial manner.
Download
Pages:110-115
How to cite this article:
Shreyasi Upadhyaya, Dr. A K Keshot, Dr. Harsh Purohit "Cloning: A study on bioethics, ethical cloning, framework of its legal jurisprudence and reinvigorating issues across countries". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 110-115
Download Author Certificate
Please enter the email address corresponding to this article submission to download your certificate.