Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 09:15 IST

Harish Rana, in a vegetative state for 13 years, was moved to AIIMS-Delhi after the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia. His family bid him an emotional farewell.

After spending 13 years in a vegetative state, 32-year-old Harish Rana was moved from Ghaziabad to the AIIMS-Delhi on Saturday after the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia in his case. Doctors will gradually withdraw life-sustaining support under strict medical supervision, a process intended to bring an end to his prolonged suffering.

An emotional video widely shared online shows Rana’s family bidding him farewell at their Ghaziabad home on Friday. In the clip, his Brahma Kumari sister speaks to him with teary eyes, urging forgiveness and peace as the family prepares for the difficult transition.

“Forgive everyone, ask forgiveness from all, now it’s time to go. It’s okay," she said.

Rana’s parents, especially his father Ashok Rana, have cared for him continuously since the accident that left him in a coma. Residents of Rajnagar Extension AOA and the local society have often spoken about the family’s dedication over the years, supported by their spiritual ties with the Brahma Kumaris community. On March 13, spiritual leader Sister Kumari Lovely Didi visited their home, offering prayers and performing a traditional tilak ritual, India Today reported.

The case is significant as it represents India’s first court-approved instance of passive euthanasia involving the withdrawal of not only ventilator support but also feeding tubes and other artificial medical assistance. The verdict was delivered by a bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan, who ruled that life support could be withdrawn in a hospital setting so that Rana could die with dignity.

Rana, a former engineering student at Panjab University and a keen football enthusiast, suffered severe head injuries after falling from the fourth floor of his paying guest accommodation in 2013.

Speaking after the judgment, Ashok Rana said the decision would not ease the family’s pain but could help others facing similar circumstances. He said the ruling might offer a path for families struggling with the emotional and ethical challenges of prolonged, irreversible medical conditions.

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