India, March 30 -- Harish Rana passed away at 4.10 pm on March 24, 2026, at AIIMS-Delhi, following the Supreme Court's ruling to withdraw medically futile treatment. Describing it as "passive euthanasia" is misleading; this phrasing obscures the ethical nuances surrounding the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment. The distinction between euthanasia, which wills death, and the decision to withdraw treatment, which foresees death, is crucial. The latter acknowledges medical futility rather than actively aiming for death.

The Supreme Court's decision supports advance medical directives, also known as living wills. This allows individuals to specify their medical treatment preferences when they are unable to communicate. Rooted in Article...