Supreme Court Establishes Medical Board to Evaluate Passive Euthanasia for Quadriplegic UP Man in Vegetative State

Nov 27, 2025 01:09 am CST

The Supreme Court has directed Noida district hospital to form a primary medical board to evaluate passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old man with quadriplegia who has been in a vegetative state for over a decade. This second appeal by his parents comes after previous attempts, with the court acknowledging the patient's deteriorating condition and the challenges faced by his elderly caregivers who have exhausted their resources providing treatment.