The Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a comatose condition for over 12 years. The court has permitted the withdrawal of artificial life support, allowing the man to die with dignity.
The Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a comatose condition for over 12 years. The court has permitted the withdrawal of artificial life support, allowing the man to die with dignity. The man, Harish Rana, has been in a coma for over 12 years, and his family had sought the court's permission to withdraw life support. The court has held that passive euthanasia is a legitimate option in cases where the patient is in a persistent vegetative state and has no hope of recovery. The ruling has significant implications for the medical profession, where the issue of passive euthanasia has been a subject of debate. The court has emphasized the importance of respecting the patient's autonomy and dignity, and has allowed the family to make decisions on behalf of the patient.