Euthanasia: A Possibility Of Its Practice In India

Abstract

Euthanasia, in general, is a practice of killing a person painlessly who wills to die because of his/her uncurable suffering from disease. The practice of euthanasia, which is also widely referred to as "mercy killing" has a very brief history in India. In this paper, the author dives into some issues of euthanasia on the basis of morality, legality, religiosity that are associated with the practice of euthanasia. Euthanasia is neither homicide nor suicide. There is clear distinction between them. There are different ways in which different religious beliefs, such as Sikhism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, have influenced people's opinions on the matter of ending a life or kicking the bucket. Euthanasia is broken down into many categories, and it’s possible uses are investigated across the many stages of human life. Critical problems such as death with dignity, the right to die, and the ethical considerations surrounding the freedom of choice in dealing with end-of-life decisions are at the centre of the conversation. In addition, this paper briefly studies development of legal frameworks that pertain to euthanasia, addressing concerns that are associated with human rights and medical ethics. With the help of this in-depth analysis, the purpose of this paper is to shed light on the varied character of euthanasia in India, offering insights into the historical backdrop of the practice as well as contemporary viewpoints on it.