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The legal status of the right to die

The legal status of the right to die The legal position of the right to die is a complicated issue. The right to life is recognised in Part III, Article 21 of the Indian Constitution as one of the fundamental and natural rights of every human being. The right to life protects an individual from being deprived of his or her life or liberty until and until the legal process has been followed. It is the state's responsibility to ensure that every individual has a good quality of life and a dignified life. The judiciary has interpreted this right in a complex manner and has added new rights to the list of rights that fall under its jurisdiction. Before the Common Cause decision, the right to die was not deemed a basic right; nevertheless, the court determined that the right to die with dignity is a fundamental right following the decision. In the case of Common Cause vs. Union of India (2018) As a result of the Writ Petition of Common Cause (A Regd. Society) vs. Union of India, which w