The Supreme Court has issued its first-ever order, permitting passive euthanasia, recognizing the fundamental right to die with dignity. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan yesterday allowed the withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old man who has been in an...
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In its first-ever order allowing passive euthanasia, the Supreme Court has permitted the withdrawal of artificial life support of a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma for more than 12 years. Passive euthanasia is the intentional act of allowing a patient to die by withholding or withdrawing...
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Washington, February 27 – Following reports of women giving birth alone in prisons, US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require every federal prison housing women to employ a full-time obstetrician-gynecologist.The proposed "Ensuring OB-GYN Care in Prisons Act" aims to amend US...
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Jaipur, February 24 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over the condition of silicosis patients in Dausa on Tuesday, stating that many of them were being denied treatment and financial assistance by the state government.During his recent visit to the district...
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