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Harish Rana, India’s first passive euthanasia recipient, has passed away after spending over 13 years in a vegetative state. His life and legal battle became central to one of the country’s most complex ethical debates, raising questions about dignity, suffering, and the right to die. As his last rites were performed in Delhi, his journey once again brings into focus the delicate intersection of law, medicine, and morality. For his family, it marks the end of a long and painful chapter, defined by resilience, love, and an agonising wait for closure.