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february 2011

Supreme Court of India · 2011-02-18

Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug vs Union Of India & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2012 SC (SUPP) 435
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug
Respondent
Union Of India & Ors
Bench
Gyan Sudha Misra, Markandey Katju

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court directed the appointment of a committee of doctors to provide a report on the condition of the petitioner, Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug, in relation to her euthanasia plea. The Court emphasized the need for clarity in the medical report, requesting a supplementary report to explain technical terms for better understanding. Additionally, the Central Government was instructed to facilitate the doctors' travel and accommodation for their appearance before the Court, while also allowing relatives of the petitioner to express their views during the proceedings.

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