PRAYAGRAJ, Sept. 12 -- The Allahabad high court has upheld a trial court's decision rejecting a request for a DNA test of a rape survivor and her child, stating such tests cannot be ordered routinely due to serious social consequences. Justice Rajeev Misra dismissed a petition by Ram Chandra Ram, who challenged the trial court's refusal. The court noted that in cases under Section 376 of the IPC, establishing the paternity of the child is not required. "Only when compelling and unavoidable circumstances emerge can a court direct DNA testing of the survivor and her child," the judgment said. After the examination of five witnesses, the applicant requested a DNA test of the prosecutrix and her child to determine his guilt or innocence. Citing apex court rulings, the HC stressed that courts must exercise caution when considering DNA tests of survivors. The August 22 judgement confirmed there were no compelling reasons to order the test in this case....