Archive · 24 Jan 2026
MP High Court Upholds DNA Test for Adultery Proof
A man in Madhya Pradesh asked the court for permission to do a DNA test on his child to show that his wife was not being faithful.
The court said yes because the man proved he was not around when the baby was made.
The wife did not agree, but the court still allowed the test.
The man is in the army, and the wife is a police officer.
The court thought the test was a good idea to find out the truth.
Madhya Pradesh High Court allows DNA test to prove wife's adultery.
Husband, an Indian Army personnel, claimed non-access during conception.
Wife, a police constable, announced pregnancy four days after husband's return.
Court observed clear pleading of non-access at the time of conception.
Family court's decision to order DNA test was upheld by the high court.
- Who
- Husband and wife in Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Court allows DNA test to prove adultery
- When
- Incident in October 2015, court decision later
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Why
- To determine paternity and prove adultery
- Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Judge
- Justice Vivek Jain
- Plea
- DNA test to prove wife's adultery
- Grounds
- Non-access during conception
- Husband's Profession
- Indian Army
- Wife's Profession
- Madhya Pradesh Police Constable
- Year of Incident
- 2015