The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

This edition of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 (Act 42 of 1994), updated with all amendments up to 2023, serves as a precise and authoritative reference for medical professionals, legal practitioners, hospital administrators, and policymakers dealing with organ and tissue transplantation laws in India.

The book contains the bare text of the law—exactly as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, ensuring suitability for examination preparation, academic research, and professional legal reference. It incorporates the latest amendments and allied rules to provide a complete legal framework governing organ and tissue transplantation.

The content includes:

• The complete provisions of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

• Amendments made by Act 16 of 2011, dated 27-9-2011

• The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014 (GSR 218(E), dated 27-3-2014)

• Provisions regulating the removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs and tissues for therapeutic purposes

• Rules for donor and recipient eligibility, authorisation committees, and consent requirements

• Regulations for hospitals and medical institutions undertaking organ transplantation

• Offences, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms to prevent illegal organ trade

• Safeguards to ensure ethical medical practices and transparency in transplantation procedures

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Medical professionals and hospital administrators ensuring compliance with transplantation laws

• Law students and academicians studying medical and health laws

• Legal practitioners specialising in medical negligence, health law, or bioethics

• Policymakers and regulators framing rules for ethical transplantation practices

• NGOs and advocacy groups working on organ donation awareness

Whether used in legal offices, medical institutions, or academic research, this edition delivers the complete statutory framework of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, as applicable in 2023.