Delhi couple alleges IVF mix-up after DNA tests show twin daughters not biologically related

Delhi Couple Claims Twin Daughters Were Swapped in IVF Procedure

Parents Seek Answers After DNA Tests Reveal Biological Disconnection

Delhi couple alleges IVF mix up after – A Delhi couple, who received IVF treatment at a clinic in Greater Kailash last year, claims their twin daughters were not their biological children after DNA tests revealed discrepancies. The findings suggest the infants are not genetically linked to either parent, sparking concerns about a possible mix-up during the assisted reproductive process.

Legal Action Initiated by Government Authority

The Delhi government’s Appropriate Authority under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and Surrogacy Act has launched an investigation into the case following the couple’s allegations. They assert that the twin girls delivered to them were not their biological offspring, raising questions about the clinic’s procedures.

Background and Procedure Details

The couple, who are from Delhi and now reside in Gurugram, had two daughters prior to choosing IVF to expand their family. “I work as a builder, and my wife and I felt it was the right time to grow our family. We decided to go through IVF treatment,” explained Rahul Rathore, the husband. “In February 2025, we visited the SCI IVF clinic after our gynaecologist recommended it. By May 2025, we were told three embryos had been transferred. On January 5, 2026, my wife gave birth to twin girls at a private hospital in Delhi,” he added.

“We noticed one baby had distinct facial features compared to the other. Initially, we thought it might be a case of a baby swap at the hospital since multiple deliveries occurred that day. To confirm, we conducted DNA tests on both children on January 8. The results showed neither was biologically related to us. After a second test on January 16 confirmed the same outcome, we realized something serious had gone wrong,” Rathore stated.

The couple first contacted the hospital where the delivery took place and then reached out to the IVF center for clarification. Despite repeated inquiries, they received no satisfactory response, leading them to file a complaint on January 17. However, the investigation stalled for three months before they approached the court.

Case Progression and Ongoing Inquiry

According to documents examined by Hindustan Times, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed on March 31, 2026, at the Greater Kailash police station. On June 10, the Appropriate Authority for ART and Surrogacy, operating under the ART and Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, issued a notice for a hearing on June 12 at the Delhi Secretariat. “At the hearing, we presented all the clinic’s documents. The next review is set for three months later. We are seeking accountability and want to identify the biological parents of these two girls,” Rathore emphasized.

Calls for Evidence and Further Investigation

The couple has requested a thorough analysis of the IVF clinic’s CCTV footage, electronic records, and embryo logs to uncover the truth. Hindustan Times has contacted the clinic and Dr. Satyajit Kumar, the SPO under the ART and Surrogacy Act, as well as Max Hospital, for comments. Responses were pending at the time of publication.

About the Author

Ridhima Gupta is a health correspondent at Hindustan Times, focusing on Delhi’s healthcare institutions, government policies, and issues related to gender and child welfare.