The Supreme Court has directed Noida district hospital to form a medical board to assess whether life support for a 31-year-old quadriplegic man can be legally withdrawn. The case follows his father’s plea citing continuous suffering and worsening health over the past 12 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.
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A midnight march titled “Reclaim the Night” is planned in Kolkata to mark the anniversary of a tragic rape-murder case. The event aims to raise awareness and demand justice for victims of gender-based violence. The Supreme Court set the next hearing for the RG Kar case on September 9, amid ongoing nationwide protests. Several protests and calls for justice continue, involving various political and social groups, amid ongoing preparations for the Durga Puja festival.
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Today, On 20th August, The Supreme Court has been urged to address the case of a 30-year-old man in a vegetative state since 2013. After the Delhi High Court’s refusal to consider euthanasia, the Supreme Court seeks humanitarian solutions for the man’s care, as the parents struggle to provide the necessary support. This raises questions about the permissibility of alternative care options.