Ramesh Bhat Ramesh Bhat Asked 7 months ago

Can i purchase a kidney?

My relative is in urgent need of a kidney transplant, and we are struggling to find a matching donor. We've explored all legal options for donation through hospitals. In such a desperate situation, is it at all possible to legally 'purchase' a kidney from a willing donor in India?

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Sini Joseph Sini Joseph Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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No, purchasing or selling a kidney is completely illegal in India and most parts of the world. Under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, organ donation can only be done voluntarily by living near relatives or after brain death. If you or a loved one needs a transplant, please register on the official government waiting list through a registered hospital.

Gaurav Malhotra Gaurav Malhotra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

When my uncle was diagnosed with kidney failure, we panicked and didn't know what to do. But buying a kidney is strictly illegal and carries heavy jail time. Once we spoke to our nephrologist, we understood the legal process of finding a donor, which was reassuring and managed legally through the proper hospital channels.

Manohar Rao Manohar Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please be very careful, buying a kidney is a serious crime under Indian law. The entire organ transplant process is strictly monitored by government authorization committees to prevent any illegal trading. Your best path forward is to speak to a licensed hospital's transplant coordinator to understand the legal donor registry.

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Aakash Mehta Aakash Mehta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

This sounds like a very stressful situation you are going through, and I can understand the anxiety of dealing with kidney issues. However, please do not search for buying options because it is highly illegal and dangerous. I hope you find a legal way out through proper medical counsel soon, stay strong.

Ritika Sen Ritika Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I was just reading up on this because of a movie plot, and actually, commercial organ trading is completely banned here. Organ donation has to be purely altruistic, usually from family members. It is really eye-opening to see how strict the laws are to protect people.

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