Supreme Court Permits Withdrawal of Life Support in Harish Rana Passive Euthanasia Case
The Supreme Court of India permitted the withdrawal of artificial life support in the Harish Rana passive euthanasia case, marking a significant development in India's legal and ethical framework surrounding end-of-life decisions. This judgment addresses the delicate balance between individual autonomy and medical intervention in cases where continued artificial life support becomes a matter of legal and ethical concern. The decision contributes to the ongoing jurisprudence on passive euthanasia and the rights of patients and their families in medical decision-making. This ruling is expected to set precedent for future cases involving similar ethical dilemmas in the Indian healthcare system.
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Which case recently allowed the withdrawal of artificial life support in India?
Answer: (b) Harish Rana case
The correct answer is (b) Harish Rana case.