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The Times of India

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India's Brain Death Definition: Supreme Court Reopens Debate on Medical Protocols

A Supreme Court order has reignited the debate on defining brainstem death, prompting calls for scientific guidance. While allegations of malpractice are serious, the article argues against replacing the indispensable apnoea test with indirect proxies, emphasizing consistent protocol adherence and a unified definition of death.

12 Jun 2026 12:07 am