Does the Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 encompass the "Right to Die with Dignity"? Discuss in the light of the Gian Kaur and Aruna Shanbaug cases.

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Historical underpinnings, basic structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, federalism, inter-state relations, constitutional amendments.

Current Affairs Peg & Static Core

Contemporary Trigger: Aruna Shanbaug verdict fallout and Law Commission report on terminal illness

Underlying Static Themes:passive euthanasiaright to die with dignityarticle 21 libertyadvance medical directives

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Right to Die with Dignity, Article 21, Aruna Shanbaug Case

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