Pune Court Rejects Father’s DNA-Test Request; Imposes ₹5,000 Penalty, Safeguards Child’s Emotional Well-being

A Pune family court denied a husband’s plea for a DNA test on his daughter, imposing ₹5,000 fine  finding the move was meant to harass the mother and protect the child’s emotional welfare and dignity.

Pune|06 December 2025: In a significant ruling today, a family court in Pune dismissed a husband’s petition seeking DNA testing of his minor daughter, and imposed a ₹5,000 penalty on him — citing concerns over misuse of legal procedures and protection of the child’s emotional and psychological well-being.

The case originated after the couple  married in 2015  had two daughters. Their relationship deteriorated over time, and two years ago the wife moved out due to alleged physical and mental harassment by her husband. During divorce proceedings filed in 2021, the husband insisted on a DNA test for the younger daughter, claiming doubts about her paternity. He argued the test was necessary to verify her legal parentage before proceeding with custody and maintenance issues.

However, the court  after hearing arguments presented by the wife’s counsel  concluded that the request lacked merit. The husband did not provide any credible evidence or specific grounds for questioning legitimacy, and the court found that the application constituted an attempt to harass the mother. As a result, the court rejected the DNA-test request and imposed a fine of ₹5,000 on the husband.

The judgment reflects a broader judicial view recently reiterated by the Supreme Court of India and various high courts: DNA testing should not be ordered routinely or on mere suspicion. Courts emphasise that a child born during a valid marriage enjoys a presumption of legitimacy under Indian Evidence Act  and scientific tests must be reserved for exceptional cases where there is strong, cogent evidence to rebut that presumption.

The court’s decision underlines concern for preserving the child’s dignity, privacy, and emotional stability, especially when the DNA test appears to be motivated by marital conflict rather than genuine questions on parentage. This ruling may set an important precedent for similar petitions in the state.

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