A DNA test result in Kolkata was wrong, how do I dispute it?
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DNA test results can be disputed under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 and the Indian Evidence Act before the Calcutta High Court. The Calcutta High Court has held that DNA evidence is admissible but not conclusive and can be rebutted by other evidence. In Kolkata, you can request a re-test from an accredited laboratory and present it in court. The Calcutta High Court has directed that DNA labs must follow chain of custody and accreditation standards. Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997, a wrong DNA report affecting legal rights can lead to compensation. You should preserve the original sample documentation and request a re-test from a NABL-accredited lab in Kolkata.
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