Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Reviews Passive Euthanasia Plea
The Supreme Court of India is looking at a request to stop life-support for a 31-year-old man who has been in a vegetative state for over 12 years.
His condition has not improved and is getting worse.
A group of doctors will decide in two weeks if it's okay to stop treatment.
The court wants to make sure they understand the medical situation before making a decision.
Supreme Court reviews plea for passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old in a vegetative state.
Primary medical board to decide within two weeks on withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
Patient's condition has deteriorated with no improvement despite over 12 years of care.
Bench notes the need for a clear medical evaluation before deciding the plea.
Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan are overseeing the case.
- Who
- A 31-year-old man in a vegetative state
- What
- Supreme Court reviewing a plea for passive euthanasia
- When
- Within two weeks (medical board decision)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Patient's condition has deteriorated with no improvement despite prolonged care
- Patient Age
- 31 years
- Patient Condition
- Vegetative state
- Duration of Care
- More than 12 years
- Medical Board Decision Timeline
- Two weeks
- Court Involved
- Supreme Court of India