Landmark Ruling: India's First Passive Euthanasia Case

Harish Rana, the first individual in India to receive permission for passive euthanasia, died at AIIMS-Delhi after being in a coma for over 13 years, officials confirmed. The 31-year-old had been transferred to a palliative care unit after a Supreme Court ruling allowed the withdrawal of his life support.

Rana, a BTech student who suffered head injuries from a fall in 2013, had relied on artificial nutrition since then. His case, resolved by a Supreme Court judgment on March 11, paved the way for India's first passive euthanasia procedure, overseen by a team at AIIMS-Delhi.

Following his death, Rana's organs were donated, reinforcing the family's stance on aiding public interest. The ruling, which supports the right to die with dignity, is a notable legal development, prompting calls for comprehensive legislation on the matter.