| A socio legal overview with respect to euthanasia is considered in the paper. The challenges that may be faced are varied in India. Primarily, the diverse cultures and their different view points to the concept are the prime obstacles. Religions like Islam , Christianity, or the Zoroastrian faith followers highly condemned it while the others approve under certain circumstances. The humanitarian and Libertarians are positive on the issue but shall have to work hard on imbibing that it does not interfere in the spiritual journey towards liberation. Euthanasia does not mean killing as usually termed, but is assisting the terminally ill patient to end his life easily. The medical fraternity also needs to be clear that in which circumstances it is not defying them from their Hippocratic Oath. |