Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on withdrawal of life support to a 31-year-old man
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Why in news
The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver a judgment on the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a 31-year-old man, Harish Rana, who is in a permanent vegetative state.
Background
The case involves Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man with severe disabilities. Medical professionals have provided evidence to the court stating that the patient will remain in a permanent vegetative state.
Facts for Prelims
- FactHarish Rana: A 31-year-old man with severe disabilities whose life support withdrawal is under judicial review.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the legal and ethical complexities surrounding the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for patients in a permanent vegetative state in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Right to life vs. Right to die: Balancing Article 21 protections with the autonomy of patients and families.
- Medical ethics: Defining the threshold of 'futile' medical treatment and the role of medical professionals in end-of-life decisions.
- Judicial oversight: The role of the judiciary in mediating between family demands and clinical recommendations in terminal care.
Keywords: Right to Life · Passive Euthanasia · Vegetative State · Medical Ethics · Judicial Precedent
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