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passive euthanasia

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noun

  1. a form of euthanasia in which medical treatment that will keep a dying patient alive for a time is withdrawn

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This is the first instance of court-approved passive euthanasia - the act of withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment - in India.

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India legalised passive euthanasia in 2018 but active euthanasia - any act that intentionally helps a person kill themselves - remains illegal.

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Rana's case had sparked a debate in India around the ethics of court-approved passive euthanasia, with some noting that it goes against the principle of self-determination, which is the foundation of a living will.

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In 2024, they approached the Delhi High Court seeking passive euthanasia for their son, but their plea was rejected on the grounds that Rana hadn't been placed on life-support machines and was hence "able to sustain himself without any external aid", the court noted.

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Living wills aren't just about choosing passive euthanasia.

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