DNA Report Only Proves Paternity, Cannot Establish Absence of Consent in Rape Case: Delhi High Court

In a significant judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside an order that directed a DNA test in a maintenance petition. The court emphasized that the factum of marriage between the parties should be established before proceeding with determining paternity. The case revolved around the issue of maintenance for a child born outside of marriage, with the petitioner seeking confirmation of paternity through a DNA test. Background…