India’s first passive euthanasia recipient, Harish Rana, passed away at AIIMS-Delhi after 13 years in a vegetative state. The Supreme Court had permitted the withdrawal of life support, allowing a dignified end. This case reignited the debate on ‘letting a patient die’ versus actively ending life, highlighting the legal and ethical complexities surrounding end-of-life decisions.
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Harish Rana, India’s first passive euthanasia case, dies after 13 years in vegetative state
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- March 24, 2026
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