The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2014 is the primary legislation governing organ donation and transplantation in India.

Under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2014, both living and deceased donors can legally donate organs in India.

The minimum age requirement for living organ donation in India is 18 years, as per the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2014.

Under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2014, living donors can donate kidneys, liver, and heart, among other organs.

Brain death is defined as the irreversible cessation of all brain functions, including the brainstem, and is a prerequisite for organ donation from deceased donors.

In India, brain death can only be certified by a panel of three doctors, as per the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2014.

The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) is responsible for regulating organ donation and transplantation, maintaining a national registry, and allocating organs to patients in need.

Organ transplantation raises ethical concerns such as the potential for organ trafficking, the need for informed consent, and the fair allocation of organs.

The Transplantation Ethics Committee (TEC) is responsible for reviewing and approving organ transplant proposals, ensuring ethical considerations are met, and providing guidance on organ allocation and distribution.

Near relatives, in the context of organ donation in India, are defined as spouse, parents, siblings, and children.

In an opt-in system, individuals must explicitly consent to organ donation, while in an opt-out system, individuals are presumed to consent unless they explicitly opt out.

Healthcare professionals involved in organ transplantation can face legal liability for negligence, failure to obtain informed consent, and misallocation of organs.

The National Organ Transplant Policy aims to increase organ donation rates, ensure equitable distribution, and promote ethical practices in organ transplantation.

Organ transplantation faces legal challenges such as disputes over organ allocation, allegations of organ trafficking, and conflicts between religious beliefs and organ donation.

The Human Organ Transplant Act, 1994 was enacted to regulate organ donation and transplantation in India.