India's Supreme Court Approves First Passive Euthanasia Case

0:00It's March 11. Here's your global news in two minutes. India Supreme Court has made history by approving the removal of life support for a 31-year-old man in a vegetative state for over a decade. This marched the first court-approved case of passive-Uthanasia in the country, where treatment is withdrawn, but no action is taken to end life. The man, Harish Rana, fell from a fourth floor balcony in 2013 and has shown no meaningful recovery since. ative-Uthanasia became legal in India in 2018, though active-Uthanasia remains banned. Rana, then an engineering student, suffered severe brain damage and relies on tubes for breathing and feeding. Without a living will outlining his wishes, his parents fought for years to end his artificial support. The case has stirred debate on end-of-life choices in self-determination. Critics argue it challenges the need for advanced directives, like living wills, which let adults specify care for terminal conditions. Supporters see it as a compassionate step for irreversible cases.

1:02Rana's parents first approached courts in 2024, but lower courts rejected it, saying he wasn't on full machines. They appealed to the Supreme Court again this year, citing his worsening state, including bedsoars and total dependency. Two medical boards confirmed, negligible recovery chances and permanent damage, paving the way for withdrawal. The court now trusts Dr.'s judgment, highlighting evolving views on dying with dignity in India. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Headphones in a pillow. Simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.