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Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

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DR. (MRS.) CHANDA RANI AKHOURI & ORS.versusDR. M.A. METHUSETHUPATHI & ORS.

2022 INSC 447Dismissed

The widowed appellant and her children filed a consumer complaint alleging that the death of the husband after a kidney transplant was due to post‑operative medical negligence. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed the complaint, finding no negligence, and the appellants …

COMMON CAUSE (A REGD. SOCIETY)versusUNION OF INDIA & ANOTHER

2018 INSC 223Disposed off

The petitioner, Common Cause, a registered society, filed a writ petition under Article 32 seeking a declaration that the right to die with dignity is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, and for directions to recognize 'living wills' or advance directives. The case was referred …