Seeking DNA test not a legal right, rules SC
India, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled an individual does not have a legal right to seek a DNA test on another person to prove paternity, underscoring that such an inquiry could lead to a "collateral infringement of privacy" and potentially eviscerate a person's reputation and standing in society. The verdict came while setting aside a 2018 Kerala high court order that had permitted a man to seek a DNA test of his alleged biological father to claim maintenance.P11...
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