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Crime
Indore Court Registers Case Against Surrogate Mother for Alleged ₹40 Lakh Blackmail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM
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A businessman in Indore has lodged a criminal complaint alleging that Krutika Talreja, linked to a past surrogacy dispute, demanded ₹40 million and threatened to trap him in false legal cases.
The Indore police have registered a criminal case against a woman identified as Krutika Talreja, accusing her of attempting to extort a substantial sum from a local businessman. The complaint, filed on Monday, alleges that Talreja demanded an amount of ₹40 million in connection with a prior surrogacy disagreement.
According to the filing, the businessman claims Talreja not only sought the money but also threatened to involve him in fabricated legal proceedings unless her demands were met. The alleged threats included filing false criminal charges that could lead to arrest and imprisonment.
Authorities have taken the complaint under investigation, and the case is now pending further legal scrutiny. Police officials have not disclosed the identity of the businessman or detailed evidence at this stage, citing procedural norms.
Legal experts note that surrogacy arrangements in India have been fraught with disputes, and the recent amendment to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act aims to curb such conflicts. The current case underscores the need for clear contractual safeguards and prompt legal recourse in surrogacy-related disagreements.
According to the filing, the businessman claims Talreja not only sought the money but also threatened to involve him in fabricated legal proceedings unless her demands were met. The alleged threats included filing false criminal charges that could lead to arrest and imprisonment.
Authorities have taken the complaint under investigation, and the case is now pending further legal scrutiny. Police officials have not disclosed the identity of the businessman or detailed evidence at this stage, citing procedural norms.
Legal experts note that surrogacy arrangements in India have been fraught with disputes, and the recent amendment to the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act aims to curb such conflicts. The current case underscores the need for clear contractual safeguards and prompt legal recourse in surrogacy-related disagreements.