After Supreme Court allows withdrawal of medical treatment, Harish Rana passed away at AIIMS Harish Rana, who had been in a vegetative state for 13 years, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Tuesday following a Supreme Court ruling that permitted the withdrawal of clinically-assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH). The court’s decision, which marked the first such judgment in India, came days before his death. Rana, 32, had sustained severe injuries and was left with 100% quadriplegia after a fall from the fourth floor of his paying guest accommodation in 2013 while studying at Panjab University. The Supreme Court directed that Rana be transferred to AIIMS on March 11, where medical treatment could be withdrawn. His family, including his father Ashok Rana, had expressed mixed emotions about the ruling. While they welcomed the court’s decision as a step toward dignity in death, they described the process as emotionally challenging. Ashok Rana referred to the judgment as “dignity in death” rather than “passive euthanasia,” a term the court itself replaced in its ruling. AIIMS confirmed that Rana passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, under the care of a dedicated medical team. The hospital expressed condolences to his family and loved ones. Following his death, his family reportedly donated his corneas and heart valves, which were retrieved by the hospital. The case sparked widespread discussion about the legal and ethical implications of withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. The court’s ruling emphasized that such decisions must be made with the patient’s best interests in mind, balancing medical ethics with the rights of families. Rana’s family had long advocated for his comfort, stating that no parent wanted to see their child endure prolonged suffering.#supreme_court #aiims #harish_rana #panjab_university #ashok_rana
Harish Rana Death News: First Indian To Be Allowed Passive Euthanasia Dies After 13 Years In Coma Harish Rana, the first Indian to be granted passive euthanasia, passed away at 4:10 pm at AIIMS Delhi after 13 years in a coma. The hospital confirmed his death nearly two weeks after the Supreme Court authorized the withdrawal of life support following his parents’ request. Rana, 31, was admitted to the hospital on March 14 for the euthanasia process. Two days later, the procedure began to discontinue his life support, and he breathed his last 11 days later. His family donated his vital tissues and organs, including two corneas and heart valves, as per sources. Rana had been in a vegetative state since 2013, when he sustained severe brain injuries after falling from the fourth floor of a paying guest accommodation while studying at Panjab University. The accident left him in a coma, requiring life support with a tracheostomy tube for respiration and a gastrojejunostomy tube for feeding. Over the years, his parents sought legal intervention as hopes for recovery faded. They eventually petitioned the court to allow passive euthanasia, leading to a landmark decision. On March 11, the Supreme Court approved India’s first legally sanctioned passive euthanasia case, granting Rana the “right to die with dignity.” The court cited medical reports showing no improvement in 13 years, stating that a doctor’s duty to treat ends when recovery is impossible. The judgment also urged the government to enact a law on passive euthanasia. Three days later, Rana was transferred to a palliative care unit at AIIMS from his home in Ghaziabad.#ghaziabad #harish_rana #supreme_court_india #panjab_university #aiims_delhi
Harish Rana, India's first person to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies in AIIMS Harish Rana, the first individual in India to be granted permission for passive euthanasia, passed away on Tuesday at AIIMS-Delhi after spending over 13 years in a coma. The 31-year-old, who had been in a vegetative state since a 2013 accident, was transferred to the palliative care unit at Dr BR Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital at AIIMS on March 14. His death followed a landmark Supreme Court ruling on March 11, which authorized passive euthanasia for him. Rana, a BTech student at Panjab University, fell from a fourth-floor balcony in 2013 and suffered severe head injuries, leaving him in a coma. For years, he relied on artificial nutrition and oxygen support, administered through medical devices. The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the gradual withdrawal of these life-sustaining measures marked a significant moment in India’s legal and ethical discourse on end-of-life care. The court directed AIIMS-Delhi to implement a tailored plan for the withdrawal of life support, ensuring dignity for Rana during his final days. A specialized medical team, including experts in neurosurgery, palliative medicine, and psychiatry, was assembled to oversee the process. The team’s work represented the first such initiative in India, highlighting the complexity of balancing medical, legal, and ethical considerations. Rana’s family expressed support for the court’s decision, stating that the withdrawal of artificial life support would not benefit them personally but could serve as a precedent for others in similar situations. His father emphasized that passive euthanasia would restore Rana’s dignity after years of irreversible suffering.#supreme_court #harish_rana #panjab_university #aiims_delhi #dr_br_ambedkar_institute_rotary_cancer_hospital
Chandigarh Shooting: Property Dealer Shot Dead in Sector 9 A property dealer was shot dead in Chandigarh’s Sector 9 on Wednesday in a brazen attack near a high-security zone of the city. The 31-year-old victim, Charanpreet Singh, was killed after assailants opened fire near a gym where he had just finished a workout session. According to initial police reports, two men on a motorcycle approached Singh as he was getting into his Scorpio vehicle. They fired at close range, pumping at least eight bullets into his body. Singh sustained multiple injuries, including wounds to his arm and torso, and collapsed inside the car. Witnesses described how he slumped over the driver’s seat immediately after the shooting. His associates rushed him to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, but he succumbed to severe blood loss en route. Police teams arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and recovered over five empty cartridges. The attack occurred just a short distance from key security establishments, including the Chandigarh administration offices and the office of the senior superintendent of police. Preliminary investigations suggest Singh may have received threats in the past, pointing to the possibility of a targeted killing. Authorities are currently examining potential motives, including property disputes and rivalries within the real estate business. The shooting comes a day after another incident involving gunfire on the campus of Panjab University. During the ongoing student festival Jhankaar, two rounds were allegedly fired by unidentified assailants on a two-wheeler near the Department of Botany parking area. The attack targeted student leader Jashandeep Singh Jawanda, also known as Jashan Jawanda, a member of the Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU).#chandigarh #panjab_university #sector_9 #charanpreet_singh #jashandeep_singh_jawanda
Man Shot Dead Outside Gym in Chandigarh, Second Firing in 24 Hours A 31-year-old man was killed in a daylight shooting outside a gym in Chandigarh on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, according to police. The victim, identified as Charanpreet, was shot by two unidentified assailants who arrived on a motorcycle. The attack occurred as he was exiting the gym in Sector 17, a residential area of the city. Charanpreet sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. The attackers fled the scene after the incident, leaving no immediate clues about their identities or motives. Police have cordoned off the area and are collecting forensic evidence from the location. An investigation is ongoing, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify the perpetrators. This incident marks the second firearm-related attack in Chandigarh within a 24-hour period. On Tuesday, March 17, unidentified individuals opened fire at a student leader near the Department of Botany at Panjab University. The student escaped unharmed, though the attack raised concerns about rising violence in the region. Authorities have not yet disclosed any suspects or motives for either incident. The police spokesperson emphasized that the cases are under active scrutiny, with efforts focused on locating the attackers and understanding the circumstances surrounding the attacks. The recent spate of violence has prompted calls for increased security measures in public spaces, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. The Chandigarh police have also urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. While no official statement has linked the two incidents, the proximity in time and location has led to speculation about potential connections.#chandigarh #panjab_university #charanpreet #sector_17 #department_of_botany
Harish Rana's Emotional Farewell With Family Before Life Support Withdrawal: Forgive All, Time To Go Now, Euthanasia, Supreme Court Harish Rana, a former student of Panjab University, lay motionless in his hospital bed as his family gathered for a final farewell in Ghaziabad. The moment marked the culmination of a 13-year struggle, as doctors at AIIMS Delhi prepared to withdraw his life support. Rana, who suffered severe brain injuries after a fall from the fourth floor in 2013, had been confined to a bed for years, relying on medical tubes for respiration and feeding. His family, affiliated with the Brahma Kumaris spiritual organization, had fought legally to secure his right to die with dignity. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling granted India’s first passive euthanasia permit, allowing Rana’s life support to be gradually discontinued. The decision, described as a landmark moment, followed years of legal battles and emotional toll on Rana’s parents, who had exhausted all medical and legal avenues to care for their son. The court acknowledged the family’s unwavering dedication, stating that their love and sacrifice had been a defining force in the case. The case drew parallels to the 1973 Aruna Shanbaug case, where the Supreme Court had initially allowed passive euthanasia for a nurse left in a vegetative state after a sexual assault but later ruled against active euthanasia. Shanbaug, who died in 2015, had spent four decades in a coma. Rana’s case, however, marked a shift, as the court emphasized that its ruling was not about choosing death but about avoiding the artificial prolongation of suffering. Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice K V Viswanathan highlighted the emotional weight of the decision, noting that Rana’s life had been defined by pain and helplessness.#supreme_court #harish_rana #panjab_university #aiims_delhi #brahmapuris
