LEGAL STATUS OF EUTHANASIA IN INDIA:A LEGAL AND ETHICAL EXPLORATION

AUTHOR – MAYUR RAJ H, STUDENT AT CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)

BEST CITATION – MAYUR RAJ H, LEGAL STATUS OF EUTHANASIA IN INDIA:A LEGAL AND ETHICAL EXPLORATION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (1) OF 2025, PG. 883-887, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The intentional taking of a life to end suffering, or euthanasia, has long sparked intense moral, legal, and emotional discussions. The right to die raises questions of compassion, autonomy, and personal dignity, particularly for people who are suffering from excruciating pain or terminal illnesses. In India, this topic has experienced a slow growth, characterized by key judgments that have substantially influenced the legal framework around euthanasia. The purpose of this article is to investigate the legal position of euthanasia in India, with particular attention to the legal protections for passive euthanasia, the differences between active and passive euthanasia, and the ethical and human rights issues that inform the conversation.

KEY WORDS: 1.Euthanasia , 2.Legal Framework , 3.Passive Euthanasia , 4.Ethical Issues , 5. Human Rights