SC allows passive euthanasia for Ghaziabad man in vegetative state

IANS | March 11, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old Ghaziabad resident who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years, after suffering severe head injuries in a fall from the fourth floor while he was a student.

SC to rule on passive euthanasia plea of Ghaziabad man

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:42 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant judgment to be delivered on Wednesday, the Supreme Court will decide the fate of a Ghaziabad man who has been in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years, as his family seeks permission to withdraw life-sustaining medical support and allow passive euthanasia.