Supreme Court Rules Infidelity Not a Basis for Paternity Test
Shruti Mahapatra
The Supreme Court has ruled that infidelity alone cannot justify a paternity test if the couple lived together and no impotency is proven. The decision emphasizes the welfare of the…
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Supreme Court: Infidelity Not a Basis for Paternity Test
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…