Paternity test of child can be allowed in marital dispute: SC
If loyal, then why object: Court to woman
New Delhi - The Supreme Court has ruled that a paternity test can be conducted in a marital dispute where a man is seeking divorce on the grounds of his wife's alleged unchaste behavior and claims he is not the child's biological father. The court dismissed the opposition from the woman, arguing that it is not a settled principle of law that a party must be forced to undergo a DNA test.
Upholding orders from the family court in Pune and Bombay HC, the apex court stated that a DNA test is required to prove the husband's allegations. The husband had previously taken a private DNA test, which returned a negative result, indicating he is not the biological father. This DNA report is sufficient to conclude that the direction for a court-directed DNA test can be issued.
The court emphasized that the averments in the petition, particularly the allegation of unchastity, necessitate the need for such a DNA test to establish the truth.
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