Aarushi Dhasmana vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the case of Saba and Farha, craniopagus twins, emphasizing the need for surgical separation due to their critical health condition. The Court highlighted the fundamental duty to protect the interests of minor children under Article 21 of the Constitution, while also considering the medical risks involved in separation. The Court ordered the Bihar Chief Secretary to facilitate the twins' transfer to AIIMS, New Delhi, for further medical evaluation and treatment, despite the parents' initial refusal for surgical intervention.