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Harish Rana Taken Off Food And Water Support For Over 10 Days; Waiting For Passive Euthanasia

<span>Harish Rana</span>, the 32-year-old resident from Ghaziabad who had been in vegetative condition for the last 13 years is now waiting for his last few moments. A landmark judgment allowed for <span>passive euthanasia</span> in Rana's case. This means without any active intervention, he will be able to exercise his right to die with dignity. As a result he has been taken off ventilator and other life support systems and shifted to a normal bed. His water tube was removed along with a cap being placed on his feeding tube. Health and Me had previously reported on how AIIMS Delhi has prepared to conduct India's first passive euthanasia. 

However, it has been over a week since Rana's food and water supply has been cut off. Reports note that he, along with his parents are facing anxiety after he has been denied food and water for over a week. 

On March 23, it marks 10 days since Rana has been shifted to AIIMS. Doctors note that every minute Rana spends in AIIMS is crucial for him, and special care is being taken to ensure he does not suffer during this time. His condition is being monitored and doctors are still administering medications to soothe his brain. 

<h2>A Landmark Judgment For India's Long Debate In Euthanasia</h2>

Manish Jain, who represented Rana in Supreme Court and played a key role in securing legal aid for him told NDTV that when the verdict was being announced the entire court was packed. "From the courtroom to the gallery, there was a crowd everywhere, everyone was eagerly waiting to see what the Supreme Court would decide. Both judges became emotional while delivering the verdict; the expression was clearly visible on their faces... I was very disappointed myself. But the family felt that if the verdict came in their favor, it would be a great relief for the patient."

He told the media outlet that when the verdict was being announced the entire court went silent for 10 to 15 minutes and everyone was emotional. 

Before the verdict was delivered, both judges met with Harish's family and obtained information from the doctor about every aspect of the case.

Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/harish-rana-taken-off-ventilator-shifted-to-normal-bed-at-aiims-delhi-article-153880806" data-type="tilCustomLink">Harish Rana Taken Off Ventilator, Shifted To Normal Bed At AIIMS Delhi</a> 

Jain describes the verdict saying: "I lost even after winning". He said he had seen Harish himself a several times and knew that he was going through a lot of pain. "13 years is no small thing," he notes. "The way his parents and family cared for him is beyond words. But now the only solace is that the court also understood the situation and gave a verdict that will set an example in the history of the country's judiciary."

It was in 2013 when he suffered severe head injuries after he fell from the fourth floor from his PG accommodation while he was studying at Panjab University. He had been bedridden ever since, and survived on feeding tube. His father filed a petition seeking passive euthanasia under the guidelines Supreme Court had laid down in 2018 under Common Cause judgment. This is the second time the parents have approached the apex court.

In 2024, the court also suggested that Rana could receive home-based care with support from the Uttar Pradesh government. The home-based care includes periodic visits by doctors and physiotherapists. The court suggested that in case home care was not feasible, he could be moved to Noida's district hospital. However, his parents have noted that his condition continued to worsen. Family advocate Rashmi Nandakumar also informed the bench that "nothing seems to be working out".

"He is falling ill quite often and is repeatedly admitted to hospital," she said. The advocate further added that the family only sought passive euthanasia, which is withdrawal of treatment, and not any active intervention.

Justice Pardiwala also read medical reports and observed, "Just look at the condition of the boy. It's pathetic."

Recent court ruling on this case involves a bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan that allowed the withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana, a resident of Ghaziabad, who has been in a coma and kept alive on tubes for breathing and nutrition after sustaining severe head injuries following a fall from a building in 2013 in Chandigarh.

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Harish Rana, the 32-year-old resident from Ghaziabad who had been in vegetative condition for the last 13 years is now waiting for his last few moments. A landmark judgment allowed for passive euthanasia in Rana's case. This means without any active intervention, he will be able to exercise his right to die with dignity. As a result he has been taken off ventilator and other life support systems and shifted to a normal bed. His water tube was removed along with a cap being placed on his feeding tube. Health and Me had previously reported on how AIIMS Delhi has prepared to conduct India's first passive euthanasia. However, it has been over a week since Rana's food and water supply has been cut off. Reports note that he, along with his parents are facing anxiety after he has been denied food and water for over a week. On March 23, it marks 10 days since Rana has been shifted to AIIMS. Doctors note that every minute Rana spends in AIIMS is crucial for him, and special care is being taken to ensure he does not suffer during this time. His condition is being monitored and doctors are still administering medications to soothe his brain. A Landmark Judgment For India's Long Debate In EuthanasiaManish Jain, who represented Rana in Supreme Court and played a key role in securing legal aid for him told NDTV that when the verdict was being announced the entire court was packed. "From the courtroom to the gallery, there was a crowd everywhere, everyone was eagerly waiting to see what the Supreme Court would decide. Both judges became emotional while delivering the verdict; the expression was clearly visible on their faces... I was very disappointed myself. But the family felt that if the verdict came in their favor, it would be a great relief for the patient."He told the media outlet that when the verdict was being announced the entire court went silent for 10 to 15 minutes and everyone was emotional. Before the verdict was delivered, both judges met with Harish's family and obtained information from the doctor about every aspect of the case.Read: Harish Rana Taken Off Ventilator, Shifted To Normal Bed At AIIMS Delhi Jain describes the verdict saying: "I lost even after winning". He said he had seen Harish himself a several times and knew that he was going through a lot of pain. "13 years is no small thing," he notes. "The way his parents and family cared for him is beyond words. But now the only solace is that the court also understood the situation and gave a verdict that will set an example in the history of the country's judiciary."What Happened To Harish Rana?It was in 2013 when he suffered severe head injuries after he fell from the fourth floor from his PG accommodation while he was studying at Panjab University. He had been bedridden ever since, and survived on feeding tube. His father filed a petition seeking passive euthanasia under the guidelines Supreme Court had laid down in 2018 under Common Cause judgment. This is the second time the parents have approached the apex court.In 2024, the court also suggested that Rana could receive home-based care with support from the Uttar Pradesh government. The home-based care includes periodic visits by doctors and physiotherapists. The court suggested that in case home care was not feasible, he could be moved to Noida's district hospital. However, his parents have noted that his condition continued to worsen. Family advocate Rashmi Nandakumar also informed the bench that "nothing seems to be working out"."He is falling ill quite often and is repeatedly admitted to hospital," she said. The advocate further added that the family only sought passive euthanasia, which is withdrawal of treatment, and not any active intervention.Justice Pardiwala also read medical reports and observed, "Just look at the condition of the boy. It's pathetic."Recent court ruling on this case involves a bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan that allowed the withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana, a resident of Ghaziabad, who has been in a coma and kept alive on tubes for breathing and nutrition after sustaining severe head injuries following a fall from a building in 2013 in Chandigarh.

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