What did the Madras High Court order regarding organ transplants?

The Madras High Court ordered urgent consideration for a dual lung transplant for a critically ill patient, with a decision required within three working days.

Who are NOTTO and TRANSTAN?

NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization) and TRANSTAN (Transplant Authority Government of Tamil Nadu) are the authorities responsible for organ allocation in India and Tamil Nadu, respectively.

Why was a dual lung transplant requested urgently?

A dual lung transplant was urgently requested because the patient's lung disease had deteriorated to a critical stage, posing an imminent threat to life.

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Madras HC Orders Priority for Dual Lung Transplant

13 Jan

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Summary

Court directed urgent consideration of a dual lung transplant request.
Authorities must decide within three working days.
The patient's condition is critical, requiring immediate transplant.

Madras HC Orders Priority for Dual Lung Transplant

The Madras High Court has mandated an urgent review of a dual lung transplant request for a patient in critical condition. Justice P T Asha directed the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) and the Transplant Authority Government of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN) to expedite their decision-making process. This directive follows a petition filed by the patient's wife, seeking priority consideration.

The court's January 9 order specifies that the authorities must consider the forwarded request, submitted on January 1, 2026, and provide a decision within three working days. The petitioner's counsel emphasized the progressive nature of the illness and the narrow window for a successful transplant, highlighting the potential for irreversible consequences due to administrative delays.

The patient is currently admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, undergoing treatment for a severe lung disease that has reached a critical stage. The legal intervention aims to ensure that the allocation of a suitable donor organ is given priority, offering a chance for survival in this life-threatening situation.