SC reserves verdict on vegetative man seeking passive euthanasia
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on whether Harish Rana, a 31-year-old who has been in a permanent vegetative state since a 2013 accident, can be allowed passive euthanasia.
He relies on medical tubes to survive and has no chance of recovery, according to doctors.
Two medical boards confirmed no hope for improvement
Two medical boards, constituted by the court, confirmed there is almost no hope for improvement.
Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati even said Rana's condition is "worse than Aruna Shanbaug's."
First case without living will
This is the first time India's passive euthanasia guidelines are being tested in court without a living will.
The decision could shape how future cases are handled for people unable to express their wishes about life support, raising big questions about dignity and end-of-life choices.