SC allows 1st-ever passive euthanasia in India
India
In a first for India, the Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old who has been in a vegetative state since 2013.
Justice JB Pardiwala referenced Shakespeare's Hamlet to talk about the "right to die," making this a pretty significant moment for how India handles end-of-life choices.
Court orders Rana to be moved to palliative care
The court based its ruling on medical reports that continued Clinically Assisted Nutrition (CAN) would not be in Rana's best interest.
The article also references an October 2024 Union health ministry draft on withdrawal of life support.
They praised his parents' courage in prioritizing dignity and ordered that he be moved to palliative care at AIIMS, ensuring his final days are as comfortable as possible.