Quick Info
| Profession | Student |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1994 |
| Age | 32 years (died on 24, Mar, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 24/03/2026 |
Latest News about Harish Rana
24/03/2026
Harish Rana, India's first person to be granted passive euthanasia, passed away at AIIMS-Delhi at 4:10 PM. He had been under the care of a dedicated medical team in the Palliative Oncology Unit (IRCH) and his family subsequently donated his corneas and heart valves.
11/03/2026
The Supreme Court of India granted permission for passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, who had been in a persistent vegetative state for over a decade. The court allowed the withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH), noting that continuing life-sustaining treatment was no longer in his best interest and that all stakeholders, including his family and medical boards, were in agreement.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Tech. (pursuing in 2013) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hometown | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
Family
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2013, when Harish Rana was pursuing engineering at Panjab University, Chandigarh, he fell from its fourth floor. | |
| 2. He suffered serious head injuries and went into a comatose state. | |
| 3. In 2024, his parents went to the Delhi High Court and appealed for passive euthanasia for Harish. | |
| 4. The appeal was rejected by the court, stating he was able to sustain himself without life support. | |
| 5. In 2025, his parents reappealed in the Supreme Court when Harish was on life support. | |
| 6. Two medical boards confirmed the chances of recovery for Harish were negligible. | |
| 7. On 11 March 2026, Harish was moved to the Palliative Oncology Unit (IRCH) at AIIMS. | |
| 8. The Supreme Court acknowledged the family's emotional burden regarding their decision. | |
| 9. After his death, his family donated his corneas and heart valves. | |
| 10. For the last 13 years, Harish was in a vegetative state and unable to communicate. |