Supreme Court Simplifies Procedure for Passive Euthanasia

On 24th January, 2023, the Supreme Court modified its 2018 order on passive euthanasia.

Modifications Made

  • The Supreme Court removed the condition that mandated a magistrate's approval for withdrawal or withholding of life support to a terminally ill.
  • The document will now be signed by the executor of the "living will" in the presence of two attesting witnesses, preferably independent, and attested before a notary or Gazetted Officer.
  • The witnesses and the notary shall record their satisfaction that the document has been executed voluntarily and without any coercion or inducement or compulsion and with a full understanding of all the relevant ....
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