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Harish Rana’s Family Donated His Heart Valves And Corneas After His Death From Passive Euthanasia

After 13 years of wait, on March 24, at 4.10pm, <span>Harish Rana</span> took his last breath in AIIMS Delhi and became the very first case of passive euthanasia in India. Two days after the Supreme Court permitted euthanasia in his case, on March 14 he was shifted to AIIMS Delhi and his life support was withdrawn. He waited for <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/harish-rana-taken-off-food-and-water-support-for-over-10-days-waiting-for-passive-euthanasia-article-153906153" data-type="tilCustomLink">ten days</a> without any life support. 

<h2>Harish Rana Donates Heart Valves and Cornea</h2>

News agency <em>ANI </em>also noted that his family donated his corneas and heart valves after his death. As per the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics, heart valves can be donated after death and used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants. The National Institutes of Health notes that valves are typically removed within 24 hours of death. 

NHS Organ Donation notes that since corneas do not contain blood vessels, it eliminates the risk of transmitting most types of diseases. The donated cornea could be used for patients experiencing corneal blindness or damage to restore sight. The cornea is usually removed in a 15-minute procedure after 6 to 8 hours of death.

Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/harish-rana-indias-first-passive-euthanasia-case-dies-at-aiims-article-153910183" data-type="tilCustomLink">Harish Rana, India’s First Passive Euthanasia Case, Dies at AIIMS</a> 

<h2>Harish Rana - First Case of Passive Euthanasia In India</h2>

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 involved a bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan that allowed the withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana.

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After 13 years of wait, on March 24, at 4.10pm, Harish Rana took his last breath in AIIMS Delhi and became the very first case of passive euthanasia in India. Two days after the Supreme Court permitted euthanasia in his case, on March 14 he was shifted to AIIMS Delhi and his life support was withdrawn. He waited for ten days without any life support. Harish Rana Donates Heart Valves and CorneaNews agency ANI also noted that his family donated his corneas and heart valves after his death. As per the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics, heart valves can be donated after death and used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants. The National Institutes of Health notes that valves are typically removed within 24 hours of death. NHS Organ Donation notes that since corneas do not contain blood vessels, it eliminates the risk of transmitting most types of diseases. The donated cornea could be used for patients experiencing corneal blindness or damage to restore sight. The cornea is usually removed in a 15-minute procedure after 6 to 8 hours of death.Read: Harish Rana, India’s First Passive Euthanasia Case, Dies at AIIMS Harish Rana - First Case of Passive Euthanasia In India  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 involved a bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan that allowed the withdrawal of life support for Harish Rana.

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