Maynard wrote the article before she died, titled ‘My right to death with dignity at 29’. And I want to die on my own terms.” She became the new poster child for the “death with dignity” movement. In 2018, a Constitution Bench of the Court declared the right to die with dignity as a fundamental right and had fully legalised the withdrawal or the withholding of medical treatment. This is the first instance of court-ordered withdrawal or the withholding of medical treatment in India. Stock believes there will be special requests and lobbying for extensions right after the guidelines and procedures for assisted dying are set.

Source: CNN March 17, 2026 10:58 UTC