Euthanasia

Shutterstock : A bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan granted relief to the family of Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state since suffering severe head injuries in 2013 after a fall from a building.

Supreme Court Allows Withdrawal Of Life Support In Landmark Passive Euthanasia Case

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File photo : The law does not allow assisted suicide, meaning only healthcare professionals can administer the procedure, and minors are excluded.

Uruguay Becomes First Latin American Country To Legalise Euthanasia

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WATCH | The Ethics and Laws of Euthanasia in India

WATCH | The Ethics and Laws of Euthanasia in India

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Aruna Shanbaug

How Aruna Shanbaug’s Legacy and Global Precedents Are Reshaping Euthanasia Laws in India

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IMDB : Still from A Fly On The Wall

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Seizing The Final Act: Musings On A Fly On The Wall

BY Apeksha Priyadarshini

The terminology around euthanasia has evolved over time.

Mercy Killing, Assisted Suicide Or...? The Terminology Of Euthanasia

BY Danita Yadav

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The Fight For The Right To Die

BY Avantika Mehta

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: An elderly couple in Mumbai, Iravati Lavate, 79, and her husband Narayan, 86, fear that they will fall terminally ill and will not be able to contribute to society. This has pushed them to write to the President for doctor-assisted death. While present laws in the country do not allow active euthanasia.

The Many Cases That Shaped India’s Euthanasia Debate

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Outlook Cover: Suicide Isn't A Moral Question

The Morality Debate On Euthanasia

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Aruna Shanbaug before she was attacked and raped at the hospital where she was working

What Do Centre’s Draft Guidelines On Passive Euthanasia Propose?

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Dallas zoo euthanizes giraffe after jaw injury.

Dallas Zoo Euthanizes Giraffe After Jaw Injury

BY Harshita Das

Poignant Reminder: Nurses at KEM hospital, Mumbai, paying their last respects to Aruna Shanbaug on May 18, 2015

The Pain Of Comatose: Revisiting Aruna Shanbaug's Case And Fight For Euthanasia

BY Haima Deshpande

Upset Over Son's 'Harassment' By Cops, Rajasthan Woman Seeks Permission For Euthanasia

Upset Over Son's 'Harassment' By Cops, Rajasthan Woman Seeks Permission For Euthanasia

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New Zealand Votes To Legalise Euthanasia But Not Marijuana

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New Zealand Votes To Legalise Euthanasia But Not Marijuana

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104-Year-Old Australian Scientist To Speak Publicly Before Planned Death

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104-Year-Old Australian Scientist To Speak Publicly Before Planned Death

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Uttar Pradesh: Woman, Her 33-Year-Old Daughter Write To President Seeking Passive Euthanasia

Uttar Pradesh: Woman, Her 33-Year-Old Daughter Write To President Seeking Passive Euthanasia

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Kudos To SC On Euthanasia Order, But Involving Overworked Judiciary In Pulling The Plug Is A Bad Move

Kudos To SC On Euthanasia Order, But Involving Overworked Judiciary In Pulling The Plug Is A Bad Move

As Supreme Court Gives Landmark Verdict On Passive Euthanasia, Here's The Chronology Of Events Related To It

As Supreme Court Gives Landmark Verdict On Passive Euthanasia, Here's The Chronology Of Events Related To It

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SC Allows Individual To Draft 'Living Will' For Euthanasia

SC Allows Individual To Draft 'Living Will' For Euthanasia

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Australian State Legalises Voluntary Euthanasia

Australian State Legalises Voluntary Euthanasia

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