Baby Manji Yamada case

The Baby Manji Yamada case involved a complex international surrogacy disagreement. A Japanese woman, Baby Manji, was born to a surrogate mother in India and held Japanese citizenship. When her biological father, a U.S. citizen, and her Japanese mother divorced, legal issues arose about her custody and citizenship. Japanese courts initially refused to recognize her as a Japanese citizen, complicating her legal status. The case highlighted challenges in international surrogacy arrangements, citizenship laws, and custody rights, prompting discussions on legal reforms and ethical considerations in cross-border reproductive issues.