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The Kerala Corneal Grafting Act, 1963

The Kerala Corneal Grafting Act, 1963

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This law regulates the removal of eyes from deceased individuals in Kerala for therapeutic purposes, specifically corneal grafting. It applies to the entire state and allows qualified medical officers at approved institutions to remove eyes if the deceased had previously requested it or if no objections exist from surviving relatives. The legislation ensures that such procedures are performed only by qualified professionals and only when an inquest is not required. It aims to facilitate eye donation for medical treatment while protecting the rights of the deceased and their families by requiring clear consent or the absence of objection.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Removal of the eyes of deceased persons.
  5. 4. Power to make rules.
  6. Schedule. Schedule

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