July 14, 2023 -

DNA Test Request if Rejected Even After Long Cohabitation Between Man & Woman, Would Leave a Child Stigmatized for Whole Life: Kerala High Court

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Matrimonial Advocates

The Kerala High Court recently held that when there is prima facie evidence of long cohabitation between a man and woman, the plea for a DNA test of the man to determine the paternity of a child who is born out of the relationship cannot be rejected....

Can’t pass order to make Section 498A IPC a compoundable offence: Bombay High Court

Posted on July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by Matrimonial Advocates

The Bombay High Court said on Thursday that it can’t pass an order to make Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which criminalizes cruelty to a wife at her marital home by the husband or his relatives, a compoundable offence. A Two-Judge...