AIIMS Delhi Initiates Passive Euthanasia Protocol in Harish Rana Case
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-03-18 12:03 GMT | Update On 2026-03-18 12:03 GMT
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has initiated protocols to implement the Supreme Court verdict permitting passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a process that will take about two to three weeks.
A specialised medical team headed by Dr Seema Mishra, professor and head of the department of anaesthesia and palliative medicine, has been constituted to implement the process. This marks the first-ever case of implementation of passive euthanasia in India.
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Delhi AIIMS starts passive euthanasia protocol for Harish Rana
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