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JUParents Seek Mercy After 13 Years: Supreme Court Allows Passive Euthanasia for Coma Patient
In a heartbreaking case, the Supreme Court of India granted permission for passive euthanasia to Harish Rana, a man who had been in a coma for nearly 13 years after a tragic accident.
Harish Rana, a final-year engineering student at Chandigarh University, fell from the fourth floor of his PG building in August 2013 while talking to his sister on the phone during Raksha Bandhan. Since the accident, he remained in a coma, surviving only with medical support and nutrition, with no signs of recovery.
After years of caring for their son and witnessing his prolonged suffering, Harish’s parents approached the court seeking permission to withdraw life support. Considering the family’s pain and the medical condition, the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia, acknowledging the parents’ years of dedication and emotional struggle.
The case highlights the difficult decisions families face when a loved one remains in a prolonged vegetative state, raising important discussions about compassion, dignity, and end-of-life care.
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