Supreme Court of India

Aarushi Dhasmana v. Union of India and Others

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Reported as [2013] 5 S.C.R. 371
Decided 10 April 2013

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Human rights - Craniopagus Twins (CTs), two minor girls 'S' and ' ' - Parental consent not forthcoming either for investigation or for surgical operation - Duty of the Court - Right to life - Right to bodily integrity - Wardship Jurisdiction ....:. Exercise of - Application of "least detrimental test" - Held: The Court has to adopt a balancing exercise - First and foremost consideration of the Court is "welfare of the children", which overrides the views or opinions of the parents - Parents of 'S' and ' ' are against carrying on any investigation as well as surgical operation but, 'S' and ' '

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