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What Will It Take to Sell My Kidney?
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Selling a kidney is not a process you can complete — it is a crime you can be prosecuted for. There is no legitimate checklist, no clinic, and no broker who can lawfully "help" you do it.
It is illegal in IndiaTHOTA criminalises offering, advertising, arranging, negotiating and receiving payment for an organ. Penalties apply to the seller, the buyer, the intermediary and any medical practitioner involved.
What really happens
People who pursue this typically lose money to a scam, undergo surgery in unsafe conditions, and are left without follow-up care — while remaining legally exposed.
The lawful path
If you want to give a kidney, the lawful route is voluntary donation through a transplant centre, with full medical evaluation and legal authorisation.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lawful way to be paid for donating?
No. Donation is voluntary and unpaid; only documented expenses are reimbursed.
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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.