Hyderabad, June 24 -- In a significant judgment, the Telangana High Court has clarified that a woman does not require her ex-husband's consent to donate an organ.

The court directed hospital authorities not to insist on a consent letter from the ex-husband and instructed them to proceed with the organ transplant surgery without such a requirement.

Background of the case

A woman, whose father is suffering from a severe liver condition, volunteered to donate an organ to save his life. However, the management of Star Hospital insisted that she submit a consent letter from her husband before proceeding with the donation.

Despite the woman informing the hospital that she was separated from her husband, the hospital continued to demand his ...