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DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access
High Court Apr 21, 2026 0

DNA Test Not A Shortcut To Prove Adultery In Divorce Case: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy, Refuses Husband’s Plea Without Proof Of Non-Access

Uttarakhand High Court held says, the husband must first rebut the statutory presumption of legitimacy through strong evidence before DNA testing is considered. How can a husband prove paternity doubts in court when access to scientific evidence itself depends on prior proof? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court, in a recent judgment delivered by Justice Pankaj…

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POCSO Conviction Sustained Despite No Documentary Age Proof: Kerala High Court Holds Oral Testimony Of Victim And Mother Sufficient To Prove Girl’s Minority If Not Disputed In Cross-Examination
High Court Apr 21, 2026 0

POCSO Conviction Sustained Despite No Documentary Age Proof: Kerala High Court Holds Oral Testimony Of Victim And Mother Sufficient To Prove Girl’s Minority If Not Disputed In Cross-Examination

Is documentary proof always necessary to establish minority in POCSO cases? The Kerala High Court ruling indicates oral evidence is sufficient, if unrebutted during trial. Kerala: In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court, through Justice A. Badharudeen, upheld the conviction of an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and…

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If You Cannot Maintain Your Wife And Children, Don’t Get Married: Allahabad High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance Despite Husband’s Claim Of Wife Living With Another Man
High Court Apr 21, 2026 0

If You Cannot Maintain Your Wife And Children, Don’t Get Married: Allahabad High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance Despite Husband’s Claim Of Wife Living With Another Man

Can a husband escape legal responsibility after marriage by citing low income, liabilities, and allegations of his wife’s affair? The Allahabad High Court held that low income alone, along with unproven allegations regarding the wife’s affair, cannot by itself erase marital obligations. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a recent family law matter, passed an…

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Father Taking Children By Force Does Not Automatically Become Illegal Custody: Allahabad High Court Rejects Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition, Says No Court Order Was Violated
High Court Apr 20, 2026 0

Father Taking Children By Force Does Not Automatically Become Illegal Custody: Allahabad High Court Rejects Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition, Says No Court Order Was Violated

Allahabad High Court dismissed a mother’s habeas corpus plea for custody, holding no unlawful detention as no court order was violated. Are unproven accusations enough to harass a father who is a natural guardian? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, presided over by Justice Anil Kumar-X, heard a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking…

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