Harish Rana, first to be allowed passive euthanasia in India, dies

 Harish Rana, India’s first patient granted passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court, has passed away at AIIMS after 13 years in a vegetative state. His death followed the withdrawal of life support, a decision made to uphold his right to die with dignity. Rana’s family, who donated his corneas and heart valves, found comfort in his peaceful end. Harish Rana, India’s first patient granted passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court, has passed away at AIIMS after 13 years in a vegetative state. His death followed the withdrawal of life support, a decision made to uphold his right to die with dignity. Rana’s family, who donated his corneas and heart valves, found comfort in his peaceful end.