Overview of Adoption Procedures
Lawful adoption of a child in India. Hindus adopt under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. Adoption of orphaned, abandoned or surrendered children follows the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and CARA guidelines.
Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs adopt under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, which requires giving and taking with the necessary consents. Adoption of orphaned, abandoned and surrendered children is governed by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations, 2022, administered through CARA, and the District Magistrate now issues the adoption order.
Scope. Covers family adoption, agency adoption, eligibility, home study, registration and the final adoption order.
Procedure: how a Adoption Procedures case usually moves
- Choose the route: relative or Hindu adoption, or through CARA
- Register and complete the home study
- Matching with a child and legal custody
- Court order of adoption, then the new birth certificate
Important points to keep in mind
- The adoption must follow the lawful procedure and, for Hindu adoptions, the requirement of giving and taking.
- Registration helps with later documents such as passports and school admission.
- Rules differ between personal-law adoption and adoption through CARA.
Practical guidance on Adoption Procedures
Choose the adoption route first, since paperwork and timelines differ between family adoption and agency adoption. Keep medical, income and identity records current, and complete home study and registration steps before approaching the court.
Documents required for Adoption Procedures
- Marriage certificate
- identity and address proof
- income proof
- medical certificates
- photographs
- spouse’s consent
Adoption Procedures for clients living outside India
Where a parent or child lives abroad, Indian courts look at the child’s ordinary residence, schooling, immigration status and ties to each country. Parents overseas can attend hearings by video conferencing where permitted, and documents signed abroad must be attested or apostilled to be accepted in India.
Frequently asked questions about Adoption Procedures
Who can adopt under Hindu law?
Adoptive parents must be Hindu, of sound mind and legal capacity, with the spouse’s consent if married. Adoption through CARA has its own eligibility rules.
Where do CARA adoptions start?
On the CARINGS portal run by the Central Adoption Resource Authority.
Which courts does TKM Law Associates appear in?
The chambers handle family court matters in Bangalore, Chennai, Mysuru, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore and Hosur, along with related High Court proceedings.
How can the chambers be contacted?
By WhatsApp on +91 94484 93313 or by email to tkmlawassociates@gmail.com. A short summary is enough for the first message, and sensitive documents should be shared only after speaking.
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