Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Euthanasia Plea for Comatose Son

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a plea seeking passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a vegetative state for over 12 years. His father, supported by medical evaluations, argues for withdrawing life support, emphasizing Harish's prolonged suffering and negligible recovery chances.

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition by Ashok Rana, seeking approval for passive euthanasia for his son Harish Rana, who has been in a comatose state for over 12 years.

Harish, a former student who suffered severe head injuries from a fall, remains on life support with negligible recovery prospects. The courts have weighed emotional pleas from his family, who hope to end his suffering, against legal and ethical frameworks.

The case raises significant ethical questions on passive euthanasia and maintaining artificial life support, touching on a broader legislative context and guidelines established for such decisions.