Watch: Explained: What is Euthanasia?
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Why in news
The Supreme Court of India clarified the distinction between active and passive euthanasia, recognizing the right to die with dignity in the context of the Harish Rana case.
Background
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of passive euthanasia, distinguishing it from active euthanasia. The ruling emphasizes the right to die with dignity for patients.
Facts for Prelims
- PostSupreme Court of India: The judicial body that recognized the right to die with dignity.
- FactPassive euthanasia: Recognized by the Supreme Court as a legal right to die with dignity.
- FactHarish Rana case: The specific legal case leading to the clarification on euthanasia types.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ethical and legal complexities surrounding passive euthanasia and the right to die with dignity in the Indian healthcare framework.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ethical-Legal Conflict: Balancing the sanctity of life against individual autonomy and the right to dignity.
- Regulatory Gap: Lack of standardized clinical protocols for determining 'terminal' status in passive euthanasia.
- Judicial Oversight: Ensuring judicial scrutiny prevents the misuse of 'passive' status for active termination.
Keywords: Right to Dignity · Passive Euthanasia · Active Euthanasia · Bioethics · Judicial Activism · Right to Life
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