ADOPTION in the Hindus is covered by The Hindu Adoptions Act and after the coming of this Act all adoptions can be made in accordance with this Act. It came into effect from 21st December, 1956.

Prior to this Act only a male could be adopted, but the Act makes a provision that a female may also be adopted.This Act extends to the whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

 

It applies to Hindus, Buddhists, Jainas and Sikhs and to any other person who is not a Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jew by religion