The Supreme Court has allowed India’s first ever passive euthanasia, permitting the withdrawal of life support for 32-year-old Harish Rana. Injured in a 2013 fall, he has remained 100% quadriplegic and bedridden for over 13 years.
On his last day as Chief Justice, DY Chandrachud provided relief to parents seeking euthanasia for their son, Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for over 13 years. The Uttar Pradesh government agreed to cover medical expenses, leading the family to withdraw their euthanasia request and accept a care plan instead.