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Gauhati HC: Res Judicata Applies to Paternity Finding; DNA Test Needs Strong Proof of Non-Access - (25 Aug 2026)

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Gauhati High Court held that an earlier unchallenged finding of a physical relationship and birth of a child from it operates as res judicata on paternity in subsequent maintenance proceedings under Section 125 CrPC.

Tags : PATERNITY; RES JUDICATA; DNA TEST  

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