1. ) M.P.P.L. 2. ) H.Y.S.L. v C.A.S.

02f-49-08-2023w Federal Court (Mahkamah Persekutuan) 2 July 2024 • 02(f)-49-08/2023(W)

Catchwords

The concept of paternity and legitimacy - the application of S.112 Evidence Act 1950 which deals with legitimacy of children born during a lawful marriage - whether the court has the authority to compel a child to undergo DNA testing to determine paternity - court's power in the context of parens patriae - balancing the child's right to know their biological parents with other welfare considerations.

Practice Areas

Judges (5)

Abu Bakar bin Jais Coram Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal Coram Hasnah binti Dato' Mohammed Hashim Coram Nordin bin Hassan Coram Zabariah binti Mohd Yusof Delivered

Parties (3)

H. Y. S. L Appellant M. P. P. L Appellant Xxxx Respondent

Judgment

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