October 30, 2026

Section 12 – Transplantation of Human Organs Act: Explaining Effects, Etc., to Donor and Recipient

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 — back to Table of Contents

Section 12. Explaining effects, etc., to donor and recipient

No registered medical practitioner shall undertake the removal or transplantation of any human organ or tissue or both unless he has explained, in such manner as may be prescribed, all possible effects, complications and hazards connected with the removal and transplantation to the donor and the recipient respectively.

This is the end of Chapter III (Regulation of Hospitals). Chapter IV (Appropriate Authority) follows with Section 13.