harish rana's death symbolises dignity even at end of life: SC
New Delhi, May 14 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the death of Harish Rana, who became the first person in India to be allowed passive euthanasia after spending more than 13 years in a permanent vegetative state, symbolised dignity not only in life but also in death, as it received a report from AIIMS detailing his final days in palliative care.
A bench of justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan said Rana's passing underscored the limits of medicine and the importance of respecting a patient's autonomy at the end of life. "It also serves as a reminder that medicine has its limits and prolonging life in ways a person would not choose themselves is not true care. Allowing someone to pass on their own terms and alleviating the...
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