#Justice Nand Prabha Shukla

Court Bars Routine DNA Tests, Upholds Presumption of Legitimacy in Paternity Disputes: Allahabad High Court

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In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court made it clear that courts shouldn’t just order DNA tests on a whim to settle paternity disputes. When a child is born to a legally married couple, the law automatically considers the child legitimate. The judges pointed out that vague suspicions or simple accusations aren’t enough to … Read more

Interim Relief to Saints in Mathura Ashram Dispute, Criminal Proceedings Stayed: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has granted interim relief in a complaint case arising out of an ashram-related dispute in Mathura district by staying the entire criminal proceedings pending before the trial court until further orders. The order was passed by a Single Bench of Justice Nand Prabha Shukla while hearing an application filed under Section … Read more