
Supreme Court: Mother’s Infidelity Not Grounds for Paternity Test
The Supreme Court ruled that infidelity is not grounds for a paternity test when a couple has cohabited. The child’s legitimacy remains protected under the law.
The Supreme Court ruled that infidelity is not grounds for a paternity test when a couple has cohabited. The child’s legitimacy remains protected under the law.
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The Allahabad High Court denied relief to a man who secretly took his daughter’s blood sample for a private DNA test to deny paternity and avoid maintenance payments. The court emphasized the presumption of a child’s legitimacy within marriage and highlighted the potential misuse of DNA tests in paternity disputes.
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The Supreme Court ruled that infidelity alone does not justify a paternity test. Legitimacy is presumed if husband and wife cohabit and no impotency is proven, ensuring the child’s well-being is prioritized.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered a man to either pay maintenance to his children or undergo a DNA test to prove he is not their father, emphasizing the importance of resolving paternity disputes for child welfare.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband’s false allegations of adultery against his wife constitute mental cruelty, overturning a previous divorce decree and imposing a fine on the husband for his conduct.