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Consider the following concerns pertaining to DNA Fingerprinting analysis:
1. It can be misused by various stakeholders often giving rise to situations wherein the citizens’ life and liberty can be threatened.
2. For the purpose of paternity test, the giving of DNA samples is violative of Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A
1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
The Karnataka High Court has recently held that giving of DNA samples for the purpose of conducting paternity test shall not be violative of Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution which prohibits self-incrimination.

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