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Area of Science:

  • Medical Law
  • Bioethics
  • Indian Jurisprudence

Background:

  • The 2011 Shanbaug case significantly influenced end-of-life care and assisted dying discussions in India.
  • The case, initially concerning withdrawal of treatment for a persistent vegetative state patient, evolved into a debate on passive euthanasia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the legal definition of passive euthanasia within key Indian court rulings.
  • To assess the coherence and reliability of legal definitions of passive euthanasia in landmark cases.

Main Methods:

  • Legal analysis of the Shanbaug case (2011).
  • Examination of subsequent legal interpretations, including the Law Commission of India (2012) and the Common Cause case (2018).
  • Critical review of the definition of 'passive euthanasia' in judicial reasoning.

Main Results:

  • The Shanbaug case and the Common Cause ruling failed to establish a coherent definition of passive euthanasia.
  • The absence of a clear definition undermines the legal and ethical consistency of these rulings.
  • Previous legal interpretations by the Law Commission of India also appear inconsistent.

Conclusions:

  • The legal framework surrounding passive euthanasia in India, as shaped by the Shanbaug and Common Cause cases, is unreliable due to definitional ambiguity.
  • Further clarification on the definition of passive euthanasia is crucial for consistent application in end-of-life care.
  • Ambiguity in legal definitions poses challenges for patients, families, and healthcare providers navigating assisted dying.