Negative DNA report does not exonerate an accused in rape cases: Tripura High Court
“The purpose of DNA test in rape case is to facilitate the prosecution to prove its case against the accused and merely because the DNA test has a negative report”.
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No DNA Test unless Section 112 Presumption of Legitimacy is rebutted and paternity question linked to offence: Inside Supreme Court Ruling
“Scientific procedures, however advanced, cannot be employed as instruments of speculation; they must be anchored in demonstrable relevance to the charge and justified by compelling investigative need.”
Kerala High Court explains law on DNA testing for paternity; upholds Family Court order allowing DNA analysis
“If an order of the nature is declined that would have the impact of bastardising the minor girl child among the public.”
Delhi High Court denies wife’s plea of DNA testing of husband and father-in-law to prove identity of children
There is no pending matrimonial dispute between husband and wife that necessitates granting the prayer for DNA testing. Moreover, when the petitioner’s husband is not challenging the identity of wife and children, such a prayer is unwarranted.
Delhi High Court allows medical termination of pregnancy for a 16-year-old rape victim having foetus beyond 28 weeks
Delhi High Court: In a case seeking grant of medical termination of pregnancy by a 16-year-old rape victim (‘petitioner’), Yashwant Varma J.,
Delhi HC | Conclusive proof of marriage cannot be made basis to repel order of DNA testing for purpose of Section 125 CrPC
Delhi High Court: The Bench of Sunil Gaur, J. upheld the order of the trial court directing DNA testing of the petitioner. DNA