Supreme Court Permits DNA Paternity Test in Divorce Dispute Over Child’s Parentage
The Supreme Court of India has permitted a court-ordered DNA paternity test in a divorce case where the husband alleges his wife’s unchastity and claims he is not the biological father of their child. The husband had privately taken a DNA test showing zero probability of fatherhood, prompting him to seek an official test after his wife refused. The Court upheld lower court orders directing the test, emphasizing that loyalty should preclude objections to such testing in matrimonial disputes.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 20 Aug, 02:43 am. Other outlets followed.