What is the Supreme Court's decision regarding Harish Rana?

The Supreme Court is deliberating whether to permit the withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for over a decade.

What did the AIIMS medical board report about Harish Rana's condition?

The AIIMS secondary medical board concluded that there is little to no possibility of Harish Rana's condition improving.

Could this Supreme Court case lead to passive euthanasia in India?

Yes, this case has the potential to become India's first judicially sanctioned instance of passive euthanasia.

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Supreme Court Weighs Euthanasia in 11-Year Coma Case

19 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Supreme Court to decide on withdrawing life support after 11 years.
AIIMS medical board finds no significant chance of recovery.
Case may become India's first judicially sanctioned passive euthanasia.

Supreme Court Weighs Euthanasia in 11-Year Coma Case

The Supreme Court is poised to make a crucial decision regarding the withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a vegetative state for over 11 years. Following a report from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) indicating a very low probability of recovery, the bench has scheduled January 13 for personal interaction with Rana's parents and siblings. This case could establish India's first judicially approved instance of passive euthanasia.