#organ transplant

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that a mother-in-law qualifies as a 'near relative' under Section 2(i) of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994, enabling life-saving kidney swaps when biological compatibility fails. This purposive interpretation prioritizes humanitarian outcomes over literal statutory limits, setting a precedent for family-based organ donation networks across India.

Telangana High Court rules that Indian citizens residing abroad cannot be denied organ transplant approvals for lack of local documents like Aadhar, holding that passport and consulate-attested proofs suffice. The judgment reinforces that administrative hurdles cannot override the fundamental right to life under Article 21, directly impacting foreign-resident Indians seeking medical treatment in India.