12. Religious views on Euthanasia
Buddhism
• There are many views among
Buddhists on the issue of
euthanasia, but many are critical
of the procedure.
• An important value of Buddhist
teaching is compassion.
• It is still immoral
15. Islam
• Islam categorically forbids all forms
of suicide and any action that may
help another to kill themselves.
• The precedent for this comes from
the Islamicprophet Muhammad
having refused to bless the body of
a person who had committed
suicide.
16. JAINISM
• Mahavira Varadhmana explicitly allows
a sharavak (follower of Jainism) full
consent to put an end to his or her life if
the sharavak feels that such a stage is near
that moksha can be achieved this way.
• Liberation from the cycles of lives being
the primary objective in the religion.
17. ACCORDING TO SECTION 309 OF IPC
The written sanction of the 3
Doctors recognized by the
State as entitled to medical
practice, certify in writing
that the case of the patient
who is to be subjected to
euthanasia is a fit case
18. LAWYER’S SURVEY
Similar to suicide: - 40% yes 60% no
Right to die: - 20% yes 80% no
Doctor’s trust: - 30% yes 70% no
Euthanasia as a preferable option: - 30% yes 70% no
Negative impact on society: - 90% yes 10% no
Legalisation in India: - 30% yes 70% no
19. Source: - 60% newspaper 20% television
20% television and newspaper
Which type preferable: - 50% physician assisted suicide
10% passive 0% active 40% none
