SC legalises passive euthanasia; All you should know about euthanasia

Individuals have the right to die with dignity, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled on Friday and allowed, with strict guidelines, passive euthanasia — halting or withdrawal of life support to the terminally ill or those in incurable comas. Active euthanasia or administration of lethal substances remains illegal in India.

Mar 10, 2018, 10:54 AM IST