Passive Euthanasia Archives

Delhi HC dismisses plea to refer thirty-year-old man’s case to medical board for consideration of passive euthanasia

The Court stated the petitioner is living and no one, including a physician, is permitted to cause death of another person by administering any lethal drug, even if the objective was to relieve the patient from pain and suffering.

Explained| Supreme Court’s order modifying guidelines given in 2018 Euthanasia Judgment

5-Judge Constitution Bench in a miscellaneous application filed to seek modifications of guidelines prescribed in 2018 Euthanasia Judgment, viewed that the guidelines need modifications. Thus, simplified the process for passive euthanasia.

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Supreme Court simplifies procedure to withhold life support of a terminally ill patient; Modifies guidelines given in 2018 Euthanasia Judgment

5-Judge Constitution Bench of SC was hearing application to modify guidelines prescribed in 2018 Euthanasia Judgment and viewed that the guidelines need modifications. Thus, simplified the process for passive euthanasia. A detailed order with specific directions is awaited.

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Passive Euthanasia is permissible; Human beings have a fundamental right to die with dignity: Supreme Court [Full Report]

Supreme Court: “Why should I fear death? If I am, then death is not. If death is, then I am not. Why