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Can You Buy a Kidney in India?
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No. Buying a kidney in India is a criminal offence. Legitimate transplant programmes arrange donation through lawful, voluntary channels — never through purchase.
It is illegal in IndiaPurchasing an organ is prohibited under THOTA, with penalties applying to the buyer as well as the seller and any intermediary.
How a transplant is actually arranged
A transplant is arranged through a registered transplant centre, via a compatible living donor or the deceased-donor waiting list. There is no lawful purchase at any step.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a legal market for kidneys?
No. There is no legal market for organs in India.
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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.