Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Passive Euthanasia Plea in Vegetative State Case

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on a plea by Harish Rana's parents seeking permission for passive euthanasia after he has remained in a vegetative state for over a decade following a brain injury. Medical reports from AIIMS and the UP Medical Council indicate no chance of recovery. The Centre supports the plea, citing the 2018 Common Cause ruling's framework. The case raises broader ethical and legal questions about euthanasia in India amid evolving global perspectives on assisted dying.