Accused Claiming "Non-Access" To Rape Victim Can Seek Paternity Test To Prove His Claim: Calcutta High Court

Srinjoy Das

3 Dec 2024 1:38 PM IST

  • Accused Claiming Non-Access To Rape Victim Can Seek Paternity Test To Prove His Claim: Calcutta High Court

    The Calcutta High Court has allowed an accused in a rape case to undergo a paternity test in order to prove his claim that he had "non-access" to the alleged victim who claimed to have been raped by him and subsequently become pregnant.Justice Shampa (Dutt) Paul relied on the Supreme Court case of Dipanwita Roy vs. Ronobroto Roy and held:"In the present case, there is admittedly no...

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering the Calcutta High Court

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