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

The concept of paternity and legitimacy

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

Case Significance

1. ) M.P.P.L. 2. ) H.Y.S.L. v C.A.S. is a Federal Court (Mahkamah Persekutuan) decision dated July 2, 2024 (citation: 02f-49-08-2023w). The panel comprised Abu Bakar bin Jais, Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal, Hasnah binti Dato' Mohammed Hashim, Nordin bin Hassan and Zabariah binti Mohd Yusof, with Zabariah binti Mohd Yusof delivering the judgment.

What was the outcome of 1. ) M.P.P.L. 2. ) H.Y.S.L. v C.A.S.?

1. ) M.P.P.L. 2. ) H.Y.S.L. v C.A.S. is a Federal Court decision dated July 2, 2024. The case was heard by Abu Bakar bin Jais. See the full judgment for details.