High CourtsSingle Bench(2025) 01 KL CK 1795

Nidheesh vs State Of Kerala

High Court Of Kerala · Decided on 21 January 2025

HON’BLE JUDGES
Dr. Kauser Edappagath, J
RESULT
Disposed Of
CASE NUMBER
Original Petition (Crl) No.562 Of 2024

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6 paragraphs · 233 words

Dr. Kauser Edappagath, J

1.

This original petition has been filed challenging the dismissal of an application for conducting DNA test to prove the paternity of the child.

2.

The 2nd and 3rd respondents herein filed M.C.No.629/2022 before the Family Court, Thrissur on the allegation that the 2nd respondent is the wife of the petitioner and the 3rd respondent is the child born out of the wedlock between the petitioner and the 2nd respondent. In the counter statement filed by the petitioner in the MC proceedings, he denied the paternity of the child. Hence, he filed an application to conduct DNA test to prove the paternity of the child. The Family Court as per Ext.P6 order dismissed the application mainly on the ground that there is no pleading regarding non accessibility. It is challenging the said order, this original petition has been filed.

3.

I have heard both sides.

4.

It is not in dispute that the petitioner is the legally wedded husband of the 2nd respondent. The dispute is with regard to the paternity of the 3rd respondent. The learned counsel for the 2nd and 3rd respondents submits that they also want to prove the paternity of the child and hence, they have no objection in conducting the DNA test. Hence, the impugned order is set aside. The application seeking DNA test stands allowed.

The original petition is disposed of as above.