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The Telangana Prevention of Couching Act, 1964

The Telangana Prevention of Couching Act, 1964

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The Telangana Prevention of Couching Act, 1964, bans unqualified individuals from performing couching, an outdated and hazardous traditional cataract surgery that displaces the eye's lens using a needle. Applying to anyone in the state of Telangana who is not a registered medical practitioner, the law makes performing or attempting this procedure a criminal offense punishable by up to six months of imprisonment, a fine, or both. This legislation matters greatly because it safeguards public health, prevents irreversible vision loss caused by such unsafe and unscientific procedures, and ensures only licensed medical professionals are legally permitted to perform delicate eye surgery.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Penalty for unlawful couching.
  4. 4. Offence to be cognizable and bailable.
  5. 5. Cognizance of offences.
  6. 6. Repeal.

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