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This article deals with one of the most debated topics in the world and that is Euthanasia. Euthanasia literally means good death but in this context it means mercy killing. The debate is regarding the legalization of Euthanasia. This debate is a continuing one as some people are of the view that life is sacred and no one has got the right to end it whereas on the other hand some say that life belongs to oneself and so each person has got the right to decide what he wants to do with it even if it amounts to dyeing. In our day to day life we often come across terminally ill patients that are bedridden and are totally dependent on others. It actually hurts their sentiments. Looking at them we would say that death will be a better option for them rather than living such a painful life; which is painful physically as well as psychologically. But if on the other hand we look at the Netherlands where euthanasia is made legal, we will see that how it is abused there. So following its example no one wants euthanasia to be legalized in India. But the question that lies before us is which will be a better option. In this Article, some basic points regarding euthanasia are discussed and then it is totally on the reader to decide which will be better; legalizing or not legalizing euthanasia. Although the Supreme Court has already given its decision on this point but still some doubts arise in our point which we need to analyze carefully and reach at a conclusion.