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Indian Polity Articles and Schedules

The practice of euthanasia in India:

1. It comes under the right to die with dignity under the right to life (Article 21)

2. India permits both active and passive euthanasia with a 'living will' of the person.

3. 'Living will' will be a part of the National Digital Health Record which can be accessed by hospitals and doctors from any part of the country.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

Euthanasia, often referred to as "mercy killing," has been a debated topic in India. The status of euthanasia in India can be summarized as follows:

The first statement is correct. The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment, recognized the right to die with dignity as a part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

The second statement is incorrect. India permits only passive euthanasia under strict guidelines. Active euthanasia remains illegal. Passive euthanasia is when medical treatment is withheld or withdrawn leading to death. A 'living will' can be made by a person in case they go into a terminal illness or a vegetative state, to not prolong their life through life-support measures.

The third statement is correct. The 'living will' or advance directive made by a person will be considered a part of the National Digital Health Record.

Hence, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.