In A First, Supreme Court Allows Passive Euthanasia For 32-Year-Old Man In Coma For 13 Years

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Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 11:05 IST

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has allowed passive euthanasia in a specific case, permitting the withdrawal of life support for a man who has been in a persistent vegetative state. The court on Wednesday granted approval after considering the medical condition of the patient and the circumstances presented before it. The ruling allows doctors to withdraw life-sustaining treatment, marking the first such permission granted by the apex court in this case.

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March 11, 2026, 11:05 IST

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