SC simplifies process for passive euthanasia
The new guidelines introduce a two-tiered process for the withdrawal of life support, under which the approval of a magistrate will not be needed.
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The new guidelines introduce a two-tiered process for the withdrawal of life support, under which the approval of a magistrate will not be needed.
Eminent astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and former Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher found mention in the Supreme Court which was hearing a matter on "living will", an advance medical directive on end of life treatment.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The bench said it will limit itself to improving the guidelines it had laid down on "living will". India News | SC to Modify Cumbersome Guidelines on 'Living Will'.
"What is critical [illness] for an ordinary person of normal wealth, is not critical for Michael Schumacher," Justice Hrishikesh Roy pointed out.
The Supreme Court on Monday held critically the conduct of Delhi BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay in filing and withdrawing different petitions on religious conversions.