Organ donation Archives

Delhi HC directs Union of India to frame guidelines specifying exceptional medical grounds when minors can be allowed to donate live tissues and organs

“What are the exceptional medical grounds have not been laid down and this can lead to arbitrariness in the matter of grant of permission for such donations.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs appearance of Hospital for not adhering to strict timelines under Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994

Strict timelines prescribed under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, were not being adhered to in taking decisions of organ transplant, therefore, the Delhi High Court directed appearance of hospital on the next date of hearing, failing which costs would be imposed.

Case Briefs High Courts

Gujarat HC declares provisions of G-DOT Guidelines mandating a domicile certificate for registration as recipient on the State list for cadaveric transplant of an organ, as illegal and unconstitutional

“The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition”

Case Briefs High Courts

Organ donation cannot be prohibited solely on the ground of economic disparity

Delhi High Court: While relying upon the Delhi High Court decision in Parveen Begum v. Appellate Authority, 2012 SCC OnLine Del 2839, the