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The judicial journey began with "Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v. Union of India" in 2011. The Supreme Court reaffirmed that Article 21 does not include a general “right to die”.

As SC re-examines Harish Rana case, recalling India's law on euthanasia and landmark cases

December 19, 2025 2:27 pm

Describing Harish Rana's condition as “pathetic”, the court indicated it would consider if life-sustaining treatment can be withdrawn. Assisted suicide remains outside constitutional protection, but the legal picture is complex.

Knowledge Nugget: Euthanasia and Living Will — What UPSC aspirants must know

December 20, 2025 6:50 pm

UPSC current affairs: The Supreme Court said it would decide on Harish Rana’s father’s plea seeking permission for passive euthanasia after meeting the family. What is euthanasia, and how have the Court’s guidelines on passive and active euthanasia evolved in India?

‘Can’t keep him like this for all time to come’: SC to speak with parents of man before deciding on passive euthanasia plea

December 19, 2025 2:15 am

Ashok Rana has sought passive euthanasia for his son, Harish, who suffered head injuries in 2013, and has since been bedridden and dependent on an artificial support system

This is the second time in as many years that Harish Rana's parents have approached the Supreme Court seeking passive euthanasia for him.

As SC takes up Harish Rana case again, a look at the law on passive euthanasia

December 12, 2025 2:54 pm

In 2018, a five-judge constitution bench of the SC recognised passive euthanasia and laid down conditions and safeguards regarding the execution of such a living will. In January 2023, the court modified the order to make it less stringent.

People celebrate after Uruguay's senate passed a law decriminalising euthanasia in Uruguay.

Euthanasia now legal in Uruguay as Senate passes law, but assisted suicide still illegal

October 16, 2025 1:16 pm

The bill was passed with 20 of 31 senators voting in favor after the lower house approved it in August.

What UK’s assisted dying bill says, how it compares to Indian law

December 02, 2024 8:13 pm

The UK House of Commons has voted in favour of the bill which allows terminally ill patients to request assistance to end their own life

Knowledge Nugget of the day: Euthanasia

November 05, 2024 11:56 am

The recent draft issued by the Union Health Ministry has closed the regulatory gap on passive euthanasia — Here’s all that you must know about Euthanasia and Living will.

Experts Explain: The right to die with dignity — SC rulings and what the law says in India

October 26, 2024 1:35 pm

What are the laws on withholding and withdrawing life support in terminally ill patients? Does this mean giving up on the patient, and are doctors expected to decide whether someone lives or dies?

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Govt comes up with new draft guidelines on passive euthanasia

September 30, 2024 12:13 pm

The guidelines, formulated by experts from AIIMS, allow patients to make a considered decision on whether they want to go on life support and whether they want to be resuscitated.