Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Taking a definitive step toward operationalising passive euthanasia and honouring “Living Wills” (Advance Medical Directives), the Maharashtra government has officially structured Primary and Secondary Medical Boards for private hospitals across the state. Issued in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra and signed by Under Secretary A.B. More, the Government Resolution (GR) establishes a statutory framework for private healthcare settings. This follows a parallel set…
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New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The final rites of Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted permission for passive euthanasia, were conducted on Wednesday at New Delhi’s Green Park cremation ground. Rana passed away on Tuesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, after remaining in a vegetative state for more than 13 years. His brother, Ashish Rana, and sister Bhavna performed the final rites. Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai was also present to offe…