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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.
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.
Q. Discuss the ethical and legal complexities surrounding passive euthanasia and the right to die with dignity in the Indian healthcare framework.
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Keywords: Right to Dignity · Passive Euthanasia · Active Euthanasia · Bioethics · Judicial Activism · Right to Life
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