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VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Concept of euthanasia: A socio–legal impact in India
Authors
Nilotpal Chatterjee
Abstract
The idea of euthanasia is nothing new, it has been around for a long time. The Netherlands was the first country to legalize euthanasia, followed by Belgium, Colombia, Luxembourg and Canada. In India, the term euthanasia came into limelight by Aruna Ramachandra Shanbaug vs. Union of India. Article 21 of the Constitution of India as well as under article 3 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 guaranteed the right to life. Right to life is one of the basic human rights of every individual. It means not only living with dignity, but also dying with dignity. The concept of euthanasia is based on the philosophy of humanism and compassion. With the advent of modern medicine and technology, the concept of death has also changed. This paper precisely talks about what euthanasia is, its types, and under what circumstances it can be applied. The paper also highlights the human right aspect and legal aspects of euthanasia with the help of various judgments. In this article an attempt has been made to discuss the term thalaikoothal, the practice of euthanasia in the name of custom in the state of Tamil Nadu.
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Pages:50-55
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Nilotpal Chatterjee "Concept of euthanasia: A socio–legal impact in India ". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 3, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 50-55
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