Euthanasia Judgment guidelines modified by Supreme Court; Procedure to withhold life support simplified

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The bench modified the guidelines for living wills and advance medical directives established in Common Cause v. Union of India (2018) 5 SCC 1. The process to withdraw life support for terminally ill patients was simplified, introducing a two-tiered process for authorizing passive euthanasia.

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Title: Common Cause (A Regd. Society) v. Union of India

Publisher: Supreme Court of India

Citation No: 2023 SCC OnLine SC 99

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Created: 2024-08-07 12:28:33

Last Updated: 2024-08-07 12:28:33