In a significant order on the right to die with dignity, the Supreme Court of India allowed passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old man from Chandigarh who has remained in a persistent vegetative state since a 2013 road accident.

Acting on a plea filed by his family, the court permitted withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment after considering medical reports and existing legal safeguards.

The decision follows guidelines laid down in the Common Cause vs Union of India, which recognised passive euthanasia and living wills in India.

The ruling highlights the complex legal and ethical questions surrounding end-of-life care and reinforces the principle that dignity in death forms an essential part of the right to life.

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The Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia for the first time in the Harish Rana case, permitting withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old in a vegetative state since 2013. Here is how India's law compares to euthanasia legislation across the world.

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The Union Budget 2026 introduces amendments to the Income Tax Act that simplify compliance for taxpayers.

Here is a list of crucial changes for Indian taxpayers

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A three-month nationwide HPV Vaccination Programme, for the prevention of cervical cancer, is underway in the country.

Being administered free-of-cost to adolescent girls aged 14, the programme is a pivotal step towards safeguarding the health of women across the country.

Visit your nearest health centre to get your daughter or sister vaccinated.

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The #SupremeCourt of India on Friday (March 13) #refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking a nationwide policy providing #menstrualleave for women students and workers, observing that making such provisions mandatory could unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes and affect women's employment prospects.

A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said pleas of this nature could create fear and portray menstruation as something negative for women. The court also expressed concern that mandating menstrual leave through legislation could discourage employers from hiring women.

During the hearing, the Chief Justice said that while voluntary policies offering menstrual leave were welcome, making such provisions compulsory in law could have unintended consequences for women's careers.

The bench disposed of the PIL, stating that the competent authority may examine the representation and take an appropriate decision after consulting all relevant stakeholders.

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World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March to highlight the importance of consumer rights and protection. The day promotes awareness about the rights of consumers to safety, information, choice, representation, redressal, and consumer education.

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