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'Passive euthanasia' is quite different from the illegal practice of 'active euthanasia.'
The Supreme Court has authorized passive euthanasia for the first time, allowing the withdrawal of life support for a man in a persistent vegetative state.
Justice Surya Kant observed that judicial intervention, if not carefully considered, could result in unintended consequences.
Court issued the order while considering petition seeking compensation over deaths linked to COVID-19 vaccine.
The controversy began over a chapter in the Social Science textbook that discussed challenges faced by the judicial system.
The Supreme Court of India has banned a Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter alleging judicial corruption, ordering the seizure of physical copies and removal of digital versions.
CJI Kant strongly objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in the NCERT's Class 8 curriculum, saying nobody on earth will be allowed to defame the judiciary and taint its integrity.
The programme was challenged before the High Court on the ground that it amounted to a publicity campaign ahead of elections and involved the use of party workers.
The Court also made a prima facie observation that the evidence against him appeared to be weak
SC allowed ECI to publish final voters list on February 28
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