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Aparna Ajinkya Firodia v. Ajinkya Arun Firodia

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Bench V. Ramasubramanian and B. V. Nagarathna JJ.
Decided 20 February 2023

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Evidence Act, 1872 – s.112 – Birth during marriage, conclusive proof of legitimacy – DNA test of minor child – Circumstances under which may be directed – Principles enumerated. Constitution of India – Right to privacy – DNA testing of children – Held: Children have the right not to have their legitimacy questioned frivolously before a Court of Law – This is an essential attribute of the right to privacy. Evidence Act, 1872 – s.112 – Presumption u/s.112 – Absence of plea of “non-access” to dislodge such presumption – Effect of – Respondent-husband filed petition for divorce on the ground of…

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