Indian man in 13-year vegetative state allowed to die by Supreme Court

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Biman MukherjiMarch 13, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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India's Supreme Court has granted permission for the parents of Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man, to withdraw his life support after he spent 13 years in a vegetative state following a fall in Chandigarh. Rana, a quadriplegic dependent on feeding tubes, had his parents as primary caregivers after a high court initially denied their request in 2024. The Supreme Court's decision is viewed as a significant application of the right to die with dignity under the Indian constitution. Experts believe this ruling will likely influence the implementation of India's legal framework for passive euthanasia. The case highlights the complex ethical and legal considerations surrounding end-of-life care in India.

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Chandigarh 40% New Delhi 50% Nirmala 60% Ashok 60% India ×270% Supreme Court ×280% Harish Rana ×290%

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