Organ transplant laws that you need to be aware of in India

Transplant is the procedure of transferring an organ from one body to another. The person who gives the organ such as heart, kidney, liver, etc. is called the donors while the ones who receive it are known as the organ receivers.  The organ donor can be alive or deceased. Most of us usually sign up for our organ to be donated in case of any kind of calamity or accident, causing us death. There are two types of donation which needs to be kept in mind as well- live donation and cadaveric donation.

It is a very smart move as it helps thousands who are out their fighting for their lives due to organ failure. Yet, to make it legal and transparent, there are certain laws that one must be aware of. Human organ transplant laws in India are one such law.

Steps involved:

The most common organs that are donated are kidneys, liver, pancreas, lungs and sometimes the skin as well. Skin trafficking along with other organs has been a major setback in the health department. For ensuring that this doesn’t happen, the laws are introduced which have certain rules and regulations that need to be followed while organising an organ transplant

The most important rule to be followed is that there can be no kind of financial exchange can take place between the receiver and donor. The donor must file an affidavit stating that the organ is being donated out of affection. They will also undergo a few lab tests, which will be sent to the authorisation committee to be approved of.

According to our government, sale of any kind of organ is strictly prohibited. If they are caught, then the fine and punishment is severe. Family members and other close relatives can donate without going to the government. However, they need to be approved by the committee of authorisation.