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Brain Death Declaration Under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1999: Criteria, Committee, and Tests

Introduction Brain death refers to the irreversible cessation of all brain and brainstem activities essential for sustaining life. While it is a widely accepted concept globally, brain death holds particular significance in the realm of organ transplantation. In India, the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1999 (amended in 2018) lays out the legal framework for…