KANTHAMMA vs K. SHETTAPPA

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the High Court's order that had denied a DNA test to establish paternity. The Court emphasized that the appellant, as the alleged daughter, has the right to seek a DNA test to prove her relationship with the respondent, despite the limitations on property claims by illegitimate children as discussed in Revanasiddappa & Anr. Vs. Mallikarjun & Ors., 2011 (11) SCC 1. The Court directed the Trial Court to proceed with the DNA test as sought by the appellant.