From pigs to patients: Is India’s law ready for animal organs?

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Article

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India Bioscience

Abstract

From India’s first controversial pig-to-human transplant in 1997 to today’s gene-edited breakthroughs, xenotransplantation is rapidly evolving. Yet, India’s regulatory framework remains fragmented. In this article, Rahul Pallipurath explores scientific advances, ethical concerns, and legal gaps, asking whether India is prepared for the arrival of animal-to-human organ transplants.

Publication Date

6-26-2026

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