Wife Appointed as Legal Guardian of Comatose Husband under Parens Patriae Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently dealt with a sensitive matter involving guardianship of a person in a vegetative state. The case concerned a husband who has been in a comatose and vegetative condition since February 2025 after suffering an Intracranial Haemorrhage. The petition was filed by his wife, Professor Alka Acharya, seeking to be appointed as his legal guardian to manage his personal, medical, and financial affairs. Marriage and family…