The Supreme Court also settled any ambiguity on allowing passive euthanasia as it cited the landmark Aruna Shanbaug case on 11 March 2011. Meanwhile, a law on passive euthanasia is on the ambit”, additional solicitor general, P.S. If the medical board refuses to allow withdrawal of medical treatment, it may be challenged by the executor or his family members before the concerned high court. Further the Aruna Shanbaug ruling accepted that euthanasia could be made lawful only through legislation, yet the court accepted the permissibility of passive euthanasia and laid down the procedure for it. While the centre was on board on allowing passive euthanasia, it opposed the concept of living will.

Source: Mint March 09, 2018 13:41 UTC