SC allows first-ever passive euthanasia; how it differs from active euthanasia

India's Supreme Court has permitted passive euthanasia, reigniting the debate on 'letting die' versus 'active killing'. While passive euthanasia involves withdrawing life support, active euthanasia means deliberately ending life. The court's ruling in the Harish Rana case underscores the complex ethical and legal considerations in end-of-life care, balancing life preservation with patient autonomy and suffering.

By TOI NEWS DESK