Supreme Court directs Centre to set up portal for autism patients on stem cell therapy

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to establish a dedicated portal for autism patients undergoing stem cell therapy. The court also mandated that the government issue a comprehensive protocol detailing regulations for clinical trials and research in this field.

The order comes as part of the court's ongoing oversight of stem cell therapy practices in India. The SC emphasized the need for proper regulatory frameworks to ensure patient safety and standardized protocols for research and treatment.

The Centre has been asked to implement these measures to bring clarity and accountability to stem cell therapy programs targeting autism patients across the country.