DNA Paternity Testing: An Analysis of Forensic Aspects

DNA testing is currently the most advanced and accurate technology to determine paternity. It has come a long way from application in immigration case to identification of foetus of rape victims and missing persons/deceased. DNA paternity testing in forensic casework is greatly based on comparison with reference biological samples of close blood relatives. The choice of reference samples depends largely on the authenticity of biological relationship with the individual in question. However, in certain conditions the relationship may not be biological. Today with the advent of new reproductive technologies like IVF, surrogacy etc, it becomes imperative to review the problems in forensic paternity testing for legal remedies in future.