Aruna Shanbaug to Harish Rana: How a 1973 Brutal Assault Shaped India’s Euthanasia and ‘Right to Die with Dignity’ Law

The Supreme Court’s approval of passive euthanasia for Harish Rana has revived memories of Aruna Shanbaug, whose tragic 1973 assault led to India’s landmark euthanasia guidelines. Her case laid the legal foundation for recognizing the constitutional right to die with dignity in India.