UPSC Editorial Analysis: Assisted Dying and the ‘Right to Die’

General Studies-1; Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.   Introduction The global discourse on assisted dying, often referred to as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), has evolved into one of the most complex ethical, legal, and social challenges of the 21st century. As several nations move toward legalization, the debate has shifted …

Right To Die with Dignity

Syllabus: Polity Source: IE Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently issued draft guidelines for the withdrawal of life support in terminally ill patients, aligning with the Supreme Court’s 2018 and 2023 rulings on the right to die with dignity. What is Euthanasia? This involves a physician directly administering a lethal substance to …

Assisted Suicide

GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Application of Ethics   Source: Indian Express  Context: Jean-Luc Godard, one of the legends of French New Wave cinema, died by assisted suicide at the age of 91. Godard had recourse to legal assistance in Switzerland for a voluntary departure as he was stricken with multiple invalidating illnesses, according to the medical report”. …