Overview

• Viyana Jain, a three-year-old with a terminal brain tumor, died on March 21 after her parents initiated her into the Jain Santhara ritual under the guidance of spiritual leader Rajesh Muni Maharaj.
• The Golden Book of World Records recognized Viyana as the youngest person to take the Santhara vow, drawing global attention and criticism.
• The Madhya Pradesh Child Rights Commission is reviewing potential legal violations, questioning whether parental consent can authorize such a ritual for a minor.
• Medical experts and child rights advocates argue that the ritual bypassed palliative care and violated the child's legal right to life.
• Indore Police reported they were not informed of the ritual, further raising concerns about oversight and accountability in the case.