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The Supreme Court of India has permitted the withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man who had remained in a vegetative state since a severe brain injury in 2013.
In the judgment, J. B. Pardiwala emphasised that when the possibility of recovery is extremely low, the state’s interest in preserving life must give way to the individual’s dignity. The ruling reinforces the importance of a patient’s right to a dignified death, prioritising the patient’s best interests in end-of-life decisions.
https://www.psychologs.com/supreme-court-milestone-judgement-right-to-dignified-death/
#SupremeCourtOfIndia #RightToDie #DignifiedDeath #EndOfLifeCare #MedicalEthics #HumanDignity #MentalHealthLaw #indianewshd
In the judgment, J. B. Pardiwala emphasised that when the possibility of recovery is extremely low, the state’s interest in preserving life must give way to the individual’s dignity. The ruling reinforces the importance of a patient’s right to a dignified death, prioritising the patient’s best interests in end-of-life decisions.
https://www.psychologs.com/supreme-court-milestone-judgement-right-to-dignified-death/
#SupremeCourtOfIndia #RightToDie #DignifiedDeath #EndOfLifeCare #MedicalEthics #HumanDignity #MentalHealthLaw #indianewshd
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Supreme Court Milestone Judgement: Right to Dignified Death
The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave the verdict of withdrawal of the life support system of a 32-year-old man. He has been in a vegetative state since 2013. It was brought to the notice by Justice J.B. Pardiwala that when bodily invasion increases progressively, the prognosis of recovery decreases progressively. A point comes when the state’s interest in preserving life must shift to the dignity of the individual. Therefore, the state cannot override individuals’ right to die. While studying at University of Chandigarh, Punjab, Harish Rana had fallen from the balcony and had a severe brain injury. Since then, he has been in a vegetative state for approximately the last 12 years. As per the doctors, he has the least chance of recovery, as there is permanent brain damage. His family requested the court to give permission for the withdrawal of the life support system. According to the court, keeping…
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