19 May 2021
XXXX 1. ) M. P. P. L. 2. ) H. Y. S. L.
- Citation
- WA-22F-1-05/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- WA-22F-1-05/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Where a plaintiff establishes a prima facie case that he may be the biological father (evidence of sexual relations during the conception period, involvement with the child, and supporting documents) and where it is in the child's best interests, the High Court has jurisdiction under its inherent/parens patriae powers to order that a child undergo DNA testing; s.112 Evidence Act does not bar enquiry into paternity; court ordered DNA testing and provided consequential directions if paternity proven.