Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Orissa HC Rejects DNA Test, Citing Insult to Motherhood
The Orissa High Court said no to a DNA test in a property dispute.
The court believed that forcing a DNA test would disrespect the mother, especially as she acknowledged the man as her son.
The case involved a family splitting up property, and someone wanted a DNA test.
The court felt a DNA test wasn't necessary and it wouldn't bring any fruitful results at this stage.
The court highlighted the importance of society's recognition of family and privacy over the test.
The Orissa High Court rejected a petition for a DNA test in a property dispute.
The court stated that a DNA test would be an insult to the mother.
The case involved a partition suit with questions about parentage.
The man’s mother acknowledged the man as her son.
The court cited Section 112 of the Evidence Act as relevant.
- Who
- Orissa High Court
- What
- Rejected a request for a DNA test.
- When
- September 1
- Where
- Orissa
- Why
- DNA test would insult motherhood and is not needed in a partition suit.
- Court
- Orissa High Court
- Judge
- Justice B.P. Routray
- Case Type
- Property Partition
- Issue
- DNA Test Request Rejected
- Relevant Act
- Evidence Act Section 112
- Defendant's Age
- 58 years
