Passive Euthanasia Case Explained | Right to Die

Описание: Passive Euthanasia Case Explained | Right to Die with Dignity under Article 21 | Supreme Court Ruling

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India allowed the withdrawal of life support for a 31-year-old man who had been in a vegetative state for more than a decade. This marks a rare instance of court-approved passive euthanasia in India.

The case raises important constitutional and ethical questions about the Right to Die with Dignity under Article 21, which guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Since the patient had not left a living will, the court had to examine medical evidence, family consent, and legal principles before allowing the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.

In this video, we explain:
• What Passive Euthanasia means
• How it is linked to Article 21
• Why this Supreme Court ruling is significant
• Key legal and ethical implications for India


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