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Delhi HC says child's right to parentage trumps social stigma of adults

A bench of justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, in its verdict delivered on Friday, held that children cannot become casualties of adult choices.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 06:58 am IST

Nancy Guthrie update: Sheriff Chris Nanos defends slow pace of probe

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos exits after a press conference after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, February 5, 2026.
Published on Jun 03, 2026 09:36 pm IST

Meerut kabaddi player murder: DNA test to be conducted; family performs last rites

Meerut kabaddi player murder: DNA test to be conducted; family performs last rites
Published on Jun 02, 2026 12:23 am IST

Right to know parentage can trump privacy, rules SC

The Supreme Court ordered a DNA test to resolve a paternity dispute
Published on May 31, 2026 06:58 am IST

SC tells Delhi govt to ensure well-being of child affected by parentage dispute fallout

A bench of justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh dismissed an appeal by a mother seeking maintenance for her daughter under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. (Shutterstock)
Published on Apr 23, 2026 04:36 am IST

Jharkhand HC summons DGP, SP in Bokaro girl missing case

Jharkhand HC summons DGP, SP in Bokaro girl missing case
Published on Apr 15, 2026 10:01 pm IST

Father, child have right to know biological truth: Allahabad HC order DNA test

The HC directed the trial court to conduct a DNA test and decide the matter afresh within three months. (For Representation)
Published on Mar 27, 2026 10:54 pm IST

Woman discovers sisters through DNA test, sues them for $28M inheritance share

Carmen Thomas took a 23andMe DNA test, through which she discovered she had two half-sisters.
Published on Dec 03, 2025 08:39 am IST

DNA report confirms leopard shot dead by forest department killed two persons

Wildlife forensic analysis confirms three hair samples collected by Junnar Forest Division in connection with recent leopard death case belonged to the same adult big cat shot dead in Shirur. (HT FILE)
Published on Nov 20, 2025 07:14 am IST

DNA test confirms BJP leader’s son fathered child in Puttur rape, cheating case

The Karnataka High Court granted Krishna Rao bail on September 3, observing that the relationship "appeared consensual".
Published on Sept 28, 2025 02:56 pm IST

DNA test cannot be routinely ordered for rape survivor, child: Allahabad HC

Representational image (Sourced)
Published on Sept 11, 2025 09:01 pm IST

DNA test of child in face of mother's admission an insult to her motherhood: HC

DNA test of child in face of mother's admission an insult to her motherhood: HC
Published on Sept 06, 2025 01:39 pm IST

Chinese man learns through DNA test neither son is biologically his

A shocking DNA revelation in China showed both sons of a father were not biologically his, leading to court disputes.
Published on Aug 31, 2025 02:11 pm IST

Fertility clinic owner among eight held for running baby-selling racket in Hyderabad

Fertility clinic owner among eight held for running baby-selling racket in Hyderabad
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 03:28 am IST

DNA tests identify 247 victims of Ahmedabad plane crash

The Gatwick-bound Air India AI171 aircraft crashed into a medical college hostel complex in Ahmedabad's Meghani Nagar on June 12.
Published on Jun 21, 2025 09:15 pm IST

Missing filmmaker died in Ahmedabad crash despite not being in plane or hostel

The filmmaker's last mobile location was traced just 700 metres away from the plane crash site in Ahmedabad's Meghani Nagar.
Published on Jun 21, 2025 06:05 pm IST

DNA tests identify 231 Ahmedabad plane crash victims

Authorities are carrying out DNA matching to establish the identity of the victims, as several bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged.
Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:37 pm IST

DNA tests identify bodies of 99 victims of Ahmedabad plane crash

Authorities said that bodies of 64 victims of the plane crash have already been handed over to their respective families.
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:13 pm IST

DNA tests identify 11 Air India plane crash victims

Doctors on Saturday said around 270 bodies have been brought to the hospital from the air crash site so far.
Published on Jun 14, 2025 09:21 pm IST

DNA results to identify victims in Air India crash will take 72 hours: Official

The samples were despatched to forensic laboratories in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar (PTI)
Updated on Jun 13, 2025 05:28 pm IST

DNA test establishes paternity of minor rape victim's son; cops arrest her brother

DNA test establishes paternity of minor rape victim's son; cops arrest her brother
Published on Apr 07, 2025 09:23 pm IST

Chinese man finds he was adopted 34 years ago, sister lived just 500 metres away

A man in China learned he was adopted 34 years ago.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 07:18 am IST

Jharkhand family finds lost member after 27 years, now an Aghori monk at Kumbh

Representative image: Monks at Kumbh Mela
Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:55 am IST

No right to DNA test, paternity determined by legitimacy: SC

Highlighting that probe into personal matters such as paternity must be handled with the utmost care and circumspection, a bench led by justice Surya Kant held that the right to dignity and privacy, enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution, must guide courts when evaluating such requests. (ANI PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 04:34 am IST

Georgian woman finds her Facebook friend of three years is her biological father

Adopted woman in Georgia discovered her birth father was a Facebook friend for years.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 06:11 pm IST

Man suspects wife of cheating over 'too pretty' daughter; DNA test reveals truth

A man discovered his daughter was switched at birth after a DNA test and family connection.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 04:18 pm IST

Chinese woman's DNA test uncovers true identity after colleagues' jokes

Chinese woman discovers through DNA test she is not related to her parents.
Published on Nov 04, 2024 02:22 pm IST

King Charles and Camilla’s security on alert after ‘secret son' sends warning

Britain King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at the Royal Square in St Helier.
Published on Oct 19, 2024 02:37 am IST

Kannauj rape: Samples collected for DNA test of accused

Samajwadi Party leader Nawab Singh was arrested on Monday on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl in his degree college. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 07:42 am IST

Kannauj rape: Police seek court’s permission for DNA test on SP leader

For representation only. (Sourced)
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 06:06 am IST