According to Organ Transplantation Act 1994, what is the punishment for doctor if found guilty?
Punishments under Organ Transplantation Act 1994:
– For medical practitioners involved: Removal of name for 2 years from Medical register (and permanent removal for any subsequent offence)
– For other persons involved: Five years imprisonment + Fine up to ` 10,000/
• New Modification in 2011: Punishment for persons involved to be increased to up to 10 years imprisonment
+ fine up to ` 20,00,000-1,00,00,000/-.
1 year
More than 5 years
2-5 years
2 years