Child Adoption In India

Adoption is about more than law, it’s about love, security, and providing a nurturing family to children in need.

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In India, adoption is primarily regulated under the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act, ensuring the child’s welfare is top priority.

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Both married couples and single individuals are eligible to adopt, provided they meet the legal criteria.

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Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) monitors and regulates all adoptions across India to maintain transparency.

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Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs can adopt under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.

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Every adoption must receive mandatory court approval, making it a legally valid process.

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Adoption brings legal responsibility and emotional bonding, creating families built on love, care, and belonging.

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Child Adoption In India

BY: PRAGATI UPADHYAY

Adoption is about more than law, it’s about love, security, and providing a nurturing family to children in need.

Giving Children A Home

In India, adoption is primarily regulated under the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act, ensuring the child’s welfare is top priority.

Law That Governs Adoption

Both married couples and single individuals are eligible to adopt, provided they meet the legal criteria.

Who Can Adopt?

Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) monitors and regulates all adoptions across India to maintain transparency.

The Central Authority

Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs can adopt under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.

Hindu Adoption Act

Every adoption must receive mandatory court approval, making it a legally valid process.

Guardianship For Others

Adoption brings legal responsibility and emotional bonding, creating families built on love, care, and belonging.

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