How Aruna Shanbaug's memories echoed in the corridors of Supreme Court

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The Aruna Shanbaug case also ignited a nationwide debate on mercy killing or euthanasia.

While the Supreme Court rejected Virani’s plea for euthanasia, it laid down guidelines for passive euthanasia, allowing the withdrawal of life support for patients in similar conditions.

However, the nursing staff at King Edward Memorial Hospital opposed the petition, expressing their commitment to caring for Shanbaug.

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