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Supreme Court Allows Mother's Appeal in Maintenance Case: DNA Test Cannot Rebut Presumption of Legitimacy Under Section 112 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The Court held that a child born during a valid marriage is entitled to maintenance from the legal father despite a negative DNA test, as the presumption of legitimacy is conclusive and can only be rebutted by proof of non-access.

21 Apr 2026

The appellant, was employed as domestic help in the residence of the respondent, for three years, during which the respondent established a sexual rel...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Abetment of Suicide Case Due to Lack of Mens Rea and Active Participation. Joint Suicide Pact Does Not Amount to Abetment Under Section 306 IPC.

1 Jan 2026

The case pertains to the death of actress Ms. Pratyusha, who consumed poison along with the appellant, Gudipalli Siddhartha Reddy, on 23rd February 20...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition for DNA Test in Paternity Dispute Under Order 26 Rule 10(a) CPC and Section 112 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The court set aside the Trial Court's rejection of the application for DNA test, holding that scientific evidence is necessary to determine paternity when disputed.

27 Sep 2024

The petitioner, Chandru, filed a suit (O.S.No.5/2017) before the Senior Civil Judge and JMFC, Hirekerur, claiming that defendant No.1, Huchcharayappa ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal of Accused in POCSO Case — Upholds Conviction for Rape of Five-Year-Old Based on DNA Evidence. Semen on Victim's Clothes Matched Accused's DNA, Corroborating Victim's Account Despite Absence of Physical Injuries.

26 Jun 2024

The case involves an appeal against the conviction of the accused for the rape of a five-year-old girl under Section 376(2)(i)(j) IPC and Section 5(m)...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Quashes POCSO and Rape Charges Against Accused in Child Pregnancy Case — DNA Report Excludes Accused as Biological Father of Foetus. Court holds that where DNA analysis conclusively excludes the accused as the biological father of the foetus, the entire prosecution case collapses and further proceedings would be an abuse of process of law under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

15 Sep 2022

The petitioner, Sri Swamy B., an accused in Crime No.70/2021 registered at T.N.Pura Police Station, filed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Quashes DNA Test Order in Property Dispute, Upholds Plaintiff's Right to Refuse Test. The court held that DNA test cannot be directed as a matter of routine, presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 requires strong preponderance to rebut, and plaintiff's evidence including affidavits showing admission by defendants could suffice without DNA test.

1 Oct 2021

The dispute arose from a civil suit filed by the appellant, Ashok Kumar, seeking a declaration of ownership over property left by late Trilok Chand Gu...

High Court

High Court Acquits Accused in POCSO Case Due to Inconsistent Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction for Rape and Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

19 Dec 2019

The appellant, Nagappa, was convicted by the II Additional District and Sessions (Special) Judge, D.K., Mangaluru, in Special Case No.39/2017 for offe...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Brutal Rape and Murder of Two-Year-Old Child. Circumstantial Evidence and Medical Testimony Confirm Guilt Under Sections 302, 363, 376, 377 IPC.

3 Oct 2019

The case involves the brutal kidnapping, rape, unnatural offence, and murder of a two-year-old girl by the appellant, Ravi S/o Ashok Ghumare, in Jalna...

High Court

Bombay High Court Acquits Stepfather in POCSO Case Due to DNA Evidence Excluding Paternity — Scientific Evidence Overrides Circumstantial and Testimonial Weaknesses in Rape Conviction Under Sections 376(2)(f),(i),(j) IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act.

20 Dec 2018

The appellant, Govind alias Hemrab s/o Mahadeo Deolkar/Deulkar, was convicted by the learned Designated Judge, POCSO Act and Additional Sessions Judge...

High Court

Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Rape Case Due to Unreliable Testimony and Lack of Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 376 and 506 IPC set aside as prosecutrix's evidence was inconsistent and medical evidence did not establish rape.

13 Jul 2017

The appellant, Suresh Karbhari Wadge, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Shrirampur, for offences under Sections 376 (rape) and 506 (crim...

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