The TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN ORGANS ACT, 1994
chandigarh · 1994
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, including "donor," "human organ," and "brain-stem death."
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- S. 6Section 6 allows organ removal for therapeutic purposes if not needed for post-mortem, if no prior objection exists.
- S. 7Section mandates preservation steps for removed human organs by registered practitioners as prescribed.
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- S. 11Section 11 prohibits the removal of human organs except for therapeutic purposes.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates that a registered medical practitioner must inform donor and recipient of all risks before organ removal or transplantation.
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- S. 19Section 19 prohibits commercial transactions involving human organ supply and prescribes penalties for violations.
- S. 20Section 20 imposes up to three years' imprisonment or a fine of up to ₹5,000 for violating the Transplantation of Human Organs Act without a specific punishment.
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