What is the punishment for selling a kidney?
Up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹1 crore.
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Is selling a kidney legal in India?
No. Selling a kidney is a criminal offence in India. The law, the penalties, and what is legal instead.
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Short Answer
No. Selling a kidney is illegal in India under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.
Medical Facts
- Living donation by a near relative, or an approved non-relative, is the lawful route.
- Donors are evaluated medically and psychologically to protect their safety.
Legal Facts
- THOTA prohibits offering, advertising, arranging and receiving payment for organs, with up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹1 crore.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Understand lawful living donation.
- Contact a transplant centre for evaluation.
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