Criminal Law

Presumption of Paternity in Law

My marriage was solemnized in the year 2009 and the child was born within 8 months from marriage. My wife is very shrewd and hush regarding her pre-marital life. I have some strong reason to doubt that child is not legitimate because she had some affair with a colleague and he had been very curious regarding the birth of a child. However, he never interrupted in my life but he has still trying to collect information about my child. Can I file a case for DNA testing for determination of paternity of a child?

Police officer is bound to register FIR

My uncle went to the police station for registration of FIR. Someone steal his goods from the bus station. He informed the matter to the “Dewan”, but he refused to lodge his FIR. I have heard that the police officer cannot refuse to record the FIR. However, he did so...

Unlawful assembly

Section 141 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines the offense of "unlawful assembly." Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) addresses individuals who are part of an unlawful assembly and are armed with deadly weapons. If someone joins such an assembly with...