North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse at KEM Hospital in Mumbai, was the victim of a brutal attack in 1973, after which she 42 years Till now she remained in ‘Persistent Vegetative State’ (PVS). She could neither speak, see nor move.
Historic decision of 2011:
Her friend Pinky Virani had filed a petition in the Supreme Court to grant ‘euthanasia’ to Aruna. Although the court had refused to give death to Aruna, but during this case the Supreme Court of India passive euthanasia Was given in-principle approval for the first time.
Passive vs Active Euthanasia: Understand the Difference
| Category | Meaning | situation in india |
|---|---|---|
| passive euthanasia | Removal of life support systems (ventilator, feeding tube) so that natural death can occur. | valid (Subject to Supreme Court conditions) |
| active euthanasia | To end life directly by administering lethal injection or medication. | illegal (This is considered murder) |
‘Living Will’ decision of 2018
In 2018, the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court further expanded it. Now in India:
Every person has the right to live a healthy life ‘Living Will’ Could write.
In this he can give instructions that if in future he reaches a condition where there is no hope of recovery, then he should not be kept on life support.
In 2023-24, the court has further simplified these rules so that doctors and family members do not have to face legal complications.
Latest case: Relief for 32 year old man
In the latest case, the Supreme Court, while hearing the petition of the parents of a 32-year-old patient (who was in a mentally dead condition for a long time), allowed removal of life support. The court held that when life is based only on machines and the patient is only suffering, then artificially stretching it would be unfair to the patient. human rights Is a violation of.
