'To be or not to be': Why Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for the first time

11 Mar, 07:34 — 11 Mar, 08:10

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The Supreme Court of India has allowed passive euthanasia for the first time under its 2018 guidelines
The decision involves a patient in a persistent vegetative state (PVS)
The 2018 guidelines permit passive euthanasia through the withdrawal of life support

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The Supreme Court applied its 2018 guidelines on passive euthanasia for the first time in this case.

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The 2018 guidelines allow for passive euthanasia through the withdrawal of life support.

agreed·indian-expressTimes of India

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This case is significant as it operationalizes the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment on passive euthanasia, providing a legal pathway for individuals to refuse medical treatment in end-of-life situations. It addresses complex ethical dilemmas surrounding a patient's right to die with dignity and the role of medical professionals and family in such decisions.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago