Supreme Court Permits Passive Euthanasia for Comatose Man after Decade-long Battle

Harish Rana, comatose for over a decade, was granted passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court. A medical team visited his residence to discuss plans for transferring him to AIIMS. Despite financial aid offers, Harish's father, Ashok Rana, prefers no assistance until his son's condition concludes.

The Supreme Court has granted permission for passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old who has been in a comatose state for over ten years following a severe head injury.

A medical team, led by Ghaziabad's chief medical officer, visited his family to discuss the next steps, including transferring him to AIIMS for palliative care.

While financial assistance has been approved by the state, Harish's father has declined aid, focusing solely on his son's remaining time. This marks a significant decision in India's ongoing debate on euthanasia.