DNA Test Jurisprudence: An Analytical Study with Respect to Privacy and Paternity Cases and the Approaches Adopted by the Courts in India.

Abstract

In the evolving technological advancements DNA test technology played a significant role in justice delivery system in India. With the development of human relations one of the major Institutions that have emerged is in the form of marriage. In Matrimonial disputes major concerns are regarding paternity, infidelity, inheritance etc. DNA test has assisted courts in determining these disputes with precision and certainty. This research article traverse in to analyse the impact of DNA technology in Indian society and secondly how courts in India have adopted DNA technology in determining the paternity disputes with reference to existing legal provisions and the jurisprudence developed by courts in applying DNA test. With the major debacle surrounding the application on DNA analysis on individuals in paternity cases this research paper dives in to analyse these disputes and present some suggestions after examining the existing laws to balance the interests of the individuals and safeguarding the children from subjecting them to unnecessary lacerations from the society.