Euthanasia has been classified by some authors into four namely: active, passive, voluntary and involuntary. Active euthanasia occurs when there is an administration of lethal substance into the patient. There is passive euthanasia on the other hand when the patient’s death resulted from withdrawal of the necessary treatments. In both cases, consent form either the patient and in case he cannot give consent his relatives’ consent is necessary. A voluntary euthanasia takes place when the mercy killing is done with the consent of the patient or his relatives. Involuntary euthanasia occurs when the patient or his relatives disagree to the same.