Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept involves the interpretation of fundamental rights, the role of the judiciary in safeguarding individual liberties, ethical dilemmas in healthcare, and the implementation of judicial pronouncements by the executive. It touches upon constitutional law, medical ethics, and public policy.
The right to die with dignity, encompassing passive euthanasia, has been recognized as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution by the Supreme Court, allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment. This right is operationalized through structured guidelines, including the use of Advance Medical Directives.