In her petition, Pinki Virani said that Ms Shanbaug had been in a "persistent vegetative state" for 37 years and was "virtually a dead person".

BBC: India court rejects Aruna Shanbaug euthanasia plea

In her petition journalist Pinki Virani has said that Ms Shanbaug has been in a "persistent vegetative state" for 36 years and is "virtually a dead person".

BBC: India doctors to examine 'euthanasia' woman