Article 128 – The Law Today Pakistan

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LHC Bins Father’s Plea Seeking DNA Test of Son

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January 1, 2025

The Court emphasizes the law deliberately avoids allowing evidence to disprove a child's legitimacy, as the presumption of legitimacy is intended to prevent harm to the child and mother