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.