Consider the following statements about Euthanasia: 1. It refers to the practice of ending the life in a manner which relieves pain and suffering. 2. In the case involving Aruna Shanbaug, the Supreme Court of India has suggested that passive Euthanasia be

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Q: 44 (CDS-II/2011)
Consider the following statements about Euthanasia:
1. It refers to the practice of ending the life in a manner which relieves pain and suffering.
2. In the case involving Aruna Shanbaug, the Supreme Court of India has suggested that passive Euthanasia be legalized through the Supreme Court monitored mecha- nism only.
3. Active voluntary Euthanasia is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Polity

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CDS-II

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Option 1 states that Euthanasia refers to the practice of ending life in a manner that relieves pain and suffering. This statement is correct. Euthanasia is indeed the act of intentionally ending a person`s life in order to relieve their pain and suffering, especially when they are terminally ill or experiencing extreme physical or psychological distress.

Option 2 states that in the case involving Aruna Shanbaug, the Supreme Court of India has suggested that passive Euthanasia be legalized through the Supreme Court monitored mechanism only. This statement is correct. In the Aruna Shanbaug case, the Supreme Court of India ruled that passive euthanasia (withdrawing medical treatment to allow a terminally ill patient to die) can be legalized under certain conditions. The court established guidelines and safeguards for the procedure, subject to the monitoring of the Supreme Court.

Option 3 states that active voluntary Euthanasia is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. This statement is correct. In Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, active voluntary euthanasia is legal, allowing competent individuals with unbearable suffering to request and receive assistance in dying.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, which states that statements 1 and 3 are correct.