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The Court draws a presumption of legitimacy when any person is born during the continuance of a valid…

The presumption of legitimacy under s.116 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly s.112 of the Indian Evidence Act) is relevant where the dispute concerns the…

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The Court draws a presumption of legitimacy when any person is born during the continuance of a valid marriage between his mother and any man. This presumption is relevant under Section 116 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 when there is a dispute relating to the

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The presumption of legitimacy under s.116 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly s.112 of the Indian Evidence Act) is relevant where the dispute concerns the "paternity of the child"; maternity is not in doubt.

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