Is there a lawful way to be paid for a kidney?
No. Donation is voluntary and unpaid; only documented expenses are reimbursed.
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What will it take to sell my kidney?
Selling a kidney is not a process you complete — it is a crime. What actually happens, and the lawful path instead.
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Short Answer
There is no lawful way to sell a kidney in India. What it 'takes' is committing a criminal offence — and usually being cheated out of the promised money. The lawful alternative is voluntary, unpaid donation through a transplant centre.
Medical Facts
- A person can live with one kidney, but donation involves major surgery and needs full medical evaluation.
- Illegal surgery is often performed in unsafe conditions with no follow-up care.
Legal Facts
- THOTA criminalises offering, arranging and receiving payment for organs, with penalties up to 10 years and fines up to ₹1 crore.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Speak to a transplant centre about lawful living donation.
- Ask a hospital social worker about financial or social support.
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