Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea To Examine 30-Yr-Old's Health Condition For Administration Of Passive Euthanasia

The Delhi High Court declined to permit passive euthanasia for a patient in a vegetative state, citing lack of statutory framework despite medical consensus. The court emphasized legislative intervention, noting existing legal gaps on euthanasia in India. Passive euthanasia involves withholding treatment to allow natural death. The ruling stressed the need for Parliament to legislate on euthanasia, stating the judiciary’s role is interpretative. This decision underscores the ongoing debate on end-of-life care and legal clarity in India.