Principle: Euthanasia or mercy killing is not accepted as a defence in Indian law.
Factual Situation: X was suffering from HIV AIDS and was in a pathetic condition. The Doctors treating him told him that there was no hope. X decided to end his life and requested Z, his Doctor to kill him by injecting some poison into his body. Dr. Z agreed to his request and made preparations for executing the request of X. A nurse who happened to work in the same hospital was also a member of an NGO in the field of Human Rights. The nurse informed the matter to the NGO which in turn informed the police. The Police arrested Dr. Z while he was near X to give an injection to end the life of X.

A. Dr. Z is not guilty of any offence as he was only trying to help a human being from suffering, and hence it does not amount to a violation of X's human rights

B. X himself took a decision to end his life, for which he sought the professional help of Dr. Z. Hence, the Doctor is not guilty of any offence

C. Dr. Z is liable as he told the patient that there was no hope

D. Dr. Z is liable for attempting to kill X

Answer: Option D