A plea to die with dignity: The story of Harish Rana

 The Supreme Court of India permits the withdrawal of artificial life support in Harish Rana's case. This marks India's first court-approved implementation of passive euthanasia.

Harish Rana was a 21-year-old topper at Chandigarh University pursuing civil- engineering. Like any young boy, he had many dreams to pursue, a bright future. Later, life brought uncertainity. On 20 August 2013, a fall from the fourth floor of PG left him in a vegetative state - a condition where the body survives, but consciousness disappears. Making him dependent on his family for day to day task as simple as speaking, walking and eating.

He was then confined to bed, only capable of blinking his eyes and opening his mouth. His body remained, but his mind (consciousness) never returned. His parents cared for him unconditionally —feeding him on pipes, cleaning him, watching over him every day. Their house was now gradually turning into a hospital.

Medical scientists presented years of evaluation: his brain damage was irreversible. Doctors explained that machines will only sustain his biological functions, but they couldn't restore his consciousness.

As time passed by a question emerged. Who would care for Harish when his parents were no longer there? Harish's irreversible condition was now an unbearable pain. He was suffering from bedsores, stiffness and endurable body pain.

With a heavy heart, the family approached the Supreme Court seeking approved "Passive Euthanasia" (permission to withdraw life support). It was not an appeal for treatment but rather a plea for dignity.

Later many medicial boards were constituted. An appeal was made at court to consider "external support" as a part of definition of life survival. Doctors explained that machines could sustain biological functions. But they could not restore consciousness. The Supreme Court allowed the withdrawal of life support under strict safeguards. Doctors from AIIMS were directed to oversee the process. This is the first instance of court approved passive euthanasia in India.

Harish's parents believe that they have handed over their son to god with dignity.

This story is not about a legal judgement but a family's grief, strength, and patience. Finally the moment, where law recognized a difficult truth.

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