Karnataka High Court Appoints Wife As Comatose Husband's Guardian, Allows Her To Operate His Bank Accounts

The Karnataka High Court delivered a significant judgment, appointing a wife as the legal guardian of her husband who is in a comatose state. This empowers her to make crucial decisions regarding his property management and medical treatment. The court's landmark decision invoked the fundamental right to dignity enshrined under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, extending this protection to individuals lacking the capacity to make their own decisions. This ruling sets an important precedent for similar cases across India where individuals are incapacitated and have not previously established advance medical directives or legal guardianship arrangements.