Passive euthanasia: Know all about a 'living will'
While allowing a person to make a living will, a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, put strict conditions in place for executing the will.
Mar 09, 2018, 11:45 AM IST
SC permits 'living will' of terminally ill patients: What does 'passive euthanasia' mean?
The steps that are generally taken to cause passive euthanasia include turning off respirators, halting medications, discontinuing food and water so as to allow a person to dehydrate or starve to death, or failure to resuscitate.
Mar 09, 2018, 11:18 AM IST
SC verdict on 'living will' likely on Friday
The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Friday its verdict on a plea to allow "living will".
Mar 09, 2018, 00:57 AM IST
SC indicates recognition of living will for passive euthanasia
The Supreme Court on Wednesday indicated it might recognise the execution of 'living will' in cases of passive euthanasia, as right to die peacefully is part of fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Oct 11, 2017, 21:26 PM IST
Govt opposes 'living will' in cases of passive euthanasia, tells SC it can be misused
Passive euthanasia is a condition where there is withdrawal of medical treatment with the deliberate intention to hasten the death of a terminally ill-patient.
Oct 10, 2017, 20:36 PM IST
Supreme Court says 'people's court' should decide on euthanasia, 'Living Will'
The court also left it on Parliament to take a call on the right of terminally-ill persons to execute 'Living Will'.
Feb 16, 2016, 05:23 AM IST
