SC allows passive euthanasia, acts tough on NCERT book experts, warns social media users

• Supreme Court directed Centre/states to disassociate from three experts who drafted a controversial NCERT Class 8 chapter on judicial corruption.
• In a first, SC permitted passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana, in a coma for over 12 years, allowing withdrawal of artificial life support.
• Harish Rana, a B.Tech student, sustained a brain injury in 2013 after a fall, leading to his prolonged coma.
• The Supreme Court praised Harish Rana's family for their unwavering support, highlighting the true meaning of love.
• SC expressed strong exception to social media reactions by "mischief mongers" regarding its February 26 NCERT book order.