Adoption under different laws in India

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Adoption is a process of establishing a parent-child  relationship between persons who are not related by birth. It allows parentless  and orphan children to have parents, home, name and a good life and on the  other hand, it enables childless parents to have a child of their own.

Adoption-by-legal-course ensures irrevocable rights  to both adoptive parents as well as adopted child. In India, there are 3 main  existing legislations i.e.

Adoption under different legislations in India

The  Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
  Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956  changed the years long restrictions in adopting the child by eradicating  various gender based prejudiced provisions. The law is applicable on Hindus,  Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs and other religions that fall under the governance of  Hindu Law.

1. Who  is allowed to adopt?

Any Hindu Male:  

 

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