Kerala High Court explains law on DNA testing for paternity; upholds Family Court order allowing DNA analysis
“If an order of the nature is declined that would have the impact of bastardising the minor girl child among the public.”
“If an order of the nature is declined that would have the impact of bastardising the minor girl child among the public.”
There is no pending matrimonial dispute between husband and wife that necessitates granting the prayer for DNA testing. Moreover, when the petitioner’s husband is not challenging the identity of wife and children, such a prayer is unwarranted.
Delhi High Court: In a case seeking grant of medical termination of pregnancy by a 16-year-old rape victim (‘petitioner’), Yashwant Varma J.,
Delhi High Court: The Bench of Sunil Gaur, J. upheld the order of the trial court directing DNA testing of the petitioner. DNA