Family Court Cannot Entertain Paternity Claim From Extra-Marital Affair : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that family courts cannot entertain paternity claims arising from extra-marital affairs. The case involved a man seeking to establish paternity over a child born out of an extramarital affair. The court emphasized that family courts are not the proper forum to address such matters. The judgment underlines the need to distinguish between cases involving marital relationships and those involving extra-marital affairs, as family law primarily deals with legitimate family relationships. The ruling clarifies that the rights of children must be balanced with the legal boundaries of family law.