https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=287264 The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the direction for a DNA test in a succession certificate proceeding under the Indian Succession Act, 1925. The court emphasized the limited scope of inquiry in testamentary courts and the need for a strong prima facie case to justify a DNA test, especially in cases involving paternity disputes. The judgment clarified that the grant of a succession certificate does not establish the title of the grantee as the heir of the deceased but authorizes debt collection. The court underscored that DNA tests should not be routine and should only be considered in deserving cases, affirming the High Court's ruling. en-us Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:24:54 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=287264 The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the direction for a DNA test in a succession certificate proceeding under the Indian Succession Act, 1925. The court emphasized the limited scope of inquiry in testamentary courts and the need for a strong prima facie case to justify a DNA test, especially in cases involving paternity disputes. The judgment clarified that the grant of a succession certificate does not establish the title of the grantee as the heir of the deceased but authorizes debt collection. The court underscored that DNA tests should not be routine and should only be considered in deserving cases, affirming the High Court's ruling. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=287264