EUTHANASIA IN THE CURRENT SCENARIO

Abstract

In ancient times even when medical science was not advanced enough as it is in modern times, ayurvedic physician were expected to diagnose the diseases as sadhya, krucha sadhya, yapya or asadhya and the treatment was given accordingly. Even though the stage of disease was considered asadhya & the general rule was not to treat the asadhya. But even acharyas have taken into consideration the medical duties as a physician and treated the asadhya condition. With the advancement in the medical technology, it has improved the mortality of medically terminal ill patients but somehow has created problems for the patients who are in suffering and doesn't have will to live anymore.Demanding for euthanasia by anyone isn't an easy task, creating a lot of chaos before coming to a decision while considering various factors. Euthanasia literally means mercy killing or putting a person to painless death especially in case of incurable suffering or when life becomes purposeless as a result of mental or physical handicap still remains an ethical issue. In this paper we are going to explore the current law in Indian administration in relation to euthanasia. Also, its legalisation in other countries at the present times.