The Wednesday ruling may help streamline the passive euthanasia process, but it is unlikely to significantly reduce the time required. “As more cases apply the Harish Rana precedent, it will become clear whether timelines actually reduce. That said, passive euthanasia cannot be a one-step process. Given the ethical and medical complexities involved, decisions will continue to require careful deliberation and medical evaluation,” said Biplab Lenin, partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.
What does the SC verdict allowing passive euthanasia mean for India?
