Euthanasia

The Supreme Court is evaluating a passive euthanasia plea for Delhi’s Harish Rana, who lies in permanent vegetative state since 2013

Harish Rana, a resident of Delhi, sustained severe head injuries in 2013 after falling from the balcony of his PG accommodation. He has remained in a vegetative state ever since.

Harish Rana sustained severe head injuries in 2013 in Chandigarh. He has remained in a vegetative state ever since. Today, the Supreme Court will decide whether to prolong Harish's painful life or give him the right to die with dignity. If the court okays withdrawal of life-support for Harish, it may be the first approved case of passive euthanasia in India.

The Supreme Court is poised to decide on euthanasia for Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for over 13 years, highlighting the complex medical and ethical issues involved.

The case, described earlier by the court as “very hard”, places the judges once again at the intersection of law, ethics and human anguish, as they await the medical board’s findings in the coming fortnight.

Kumari Chandrakanta Jethani who teaches daily while confined to a wheelchair, is battling severe physical ailments. Teaching for 7 to 8 hours a day in such a condition has become extremely painful for her

To tackle Kerala’s stray dog crisis, the state government will begin vaccinating stray dogs from August, enforce pet dog licensing, introduce euthanasia and Animal Birth Control (ABC) units despite public resistance.

Dr Florian Willet, co-founder of The Last Resort, died by assisted suicide after months of trauma following his arrest in Switzerland over a Sarco pod death.

The deadline for implementation of the new assisted dying law for terminally ill people is set to be pushed back from two years to four under changes proposed by UK lawmaker Kim Leadbeater, who is sponsoring the bill.

On 9 December 2024, Joseph Awuah-Darko, a British-Ghanaian artist, took to Instagram to announce his wish to pursue euthanasia.

The India Today Conclave 2025 brought together an eclectic mix of experts to discuss the legal, medical and spiritual aspects of an individual’s right to die with dignity

India Today Conclave debates the legal, medical, and ethical aspects of euthanasia, highlighting concerns over misuse, pain management, and dignity in end-of-life care

While India debates euthanasia, experts at the India Today Conclave 2025 highlighted legal, medical, and ethical complexities.

The move respects the autonomy of terminally ill patients while bringing ethical clarity to healthcare providers and emotional consolation to the family

The Karnataka Health Department implemented the Supreme Court’s right-to-dignity guidelines, allowing terminally ill patients to end life support via a two-tier medical review and court approval.

The driver, Rakesh Kumar Soni, had written to the Kanpur District Magistrate seeking permission for euthanasia after a traffic police personnel allegedly abused and harassed him.

A Karnataka contractor sought mercy killing owing to unpaid bills of Rs 25 lakh by the government, sparking a political row. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accuses the Congress government of perpetuating a commission culture.

The notice demands that the farmer deposit Rs 9,91,577 in the accounts branch of the SP office by December 24. If the amount is not paid, legal action will be taken as per rules.

On his last working day as Chief Justice, DY Chandrachud granted relief to parents seeking euthanasia for their son after a report from the Uttar Pradesh government said it agreed to cover all the man's medical expenses.

With the US set to go to the polls on November 5, the death of internet sensation Peanut the squirrel has become the latest flashpoint between the Republicans and Democrats.