Euthanasia in India: Mercy Killing, Right to Die, Passive & Active Euthanasia
“ EU THANASIA : Mercy Killing or Death with Dignity ” Introduction Under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution: "No Person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by Law" This ensures the State shall protect good quality of life, livelihood, liberty, and dignified life . The question arises: Does the Right to Life include the Right Not to Life or Right to Die? Death can occur: Naturally Unnaturally It can result from action or inaction . Causing unnatural extinction of life, by oneself or someone else, is morally wrong and legally punishable . What is Euthanasia? Life can become extremely painful, leading individuals to wish for death. This voluntary act is known as: Euthanasia Mercy Killing Dayamarana Historical Perspective In Ancient India , voluntary death practices included: Sati Jauhars Samadhi Prayopaveshan (Starving to Death) Philosopher John Locke stated that humans have the R...