Doctrine Of 'Paternity' By Estoppel, Court Says Child's Parentage Can't Be Challenged When Conduct Proves Otherwise: Kerala High Court
Ernakulam, May 23, 2024: In a significant judgment delivered by the Honourable Mr. Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and the Honourable Mr. Justice P.M. Manoj, the Kerala High Court upheld the Family Court's decision rejecting a petitioner's request for a DNA test to determine the paternity of a minor child. The case, which was under scrutiny, involved complex issues of paternity, consent, and child rights. Case Background Petitioner: A.J. Stephen, aged…
