Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Health is officially defined by the World Health Organization as free from disease or infirmity.
2.India has no law covering end-of-life care.
3.The Supreme Court has interpreted ‘Right to die with dignity’ as a fundamental right under the Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. While there are guidelines and some legal provisions related to end-of-life care, India lacks a comprehensive law specifically covering end-of-life care. The existing guidelines and provisions are part of broader health policies or are derived from court rulings rather than standalone legislation. The Supreme Court of India has recognized the right to die with dignity as part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Source: The Hindu
