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High Court Allows Petition for Processing Relative Adoption Under HAMA, Directing CARA to Assist with Visa Documentation. Adoption Under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 is Valid and Not Subject to Inter-Country Adoption Regulations as per Section 56(3) of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, with Adoption Deed Executed Prior to Regulatory Engagement.

30 Mar 2026

The dispute involved a married Hindu couple, both Indian nationals at marriage, who adopted a child from close relatives under the Hindu Adoptions and...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition for Correction of Minor's Name in Birth Certificate Under Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Registrar Directed to Change Name to Include Maternal Derivative After Father's Abandonment, Holding Power Exists Under Section 22 for Entries Erroneous in Form or Substance and Change is in Child's Best Interest.

17 Feb 2026

The dispute involved a writ petition filed by a minor child through her mother against the Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths and the Commissioner o...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Restores Conviction for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act Despite Victim's Consent and Cohabitation. Consent of a Minor Is Irrelevant for Offences Under the POCSO Act and Section 376 IPC, and the High Court Exceeded Its Jurisdiction by Acquitting Based on Such Consent.

20 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court of India dealt with a suo motu writ petition and a criminal appeal arising from a judgment of the Calcutta High Court. The backgroun...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition for Return of Minor Child to USA in International Parental Child Abduction Case. Court holds that the child's removal from USA to India by mother was not wrongful under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction as India is not a signatory, and the child's best interests lie in India pending custody proceedings.

22 Dec 2023

The petitioner, Sanil Sreekumar, an Indian citizen residing in the USA, filed a habeas corpus petition seeking the return of his minor daughter Ananya...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes FIR and Charge Sheet in Illegal Adoption Case Under Juvenile Justice Act — No Offence Made Out as Child Was Not 'Sold' or 'Bought'. Transfer of Child Between Biological Mother and Adoptive Parents Without Consideration Does Not Attract Sections 80 and 81 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

10 Oct 2023

The applicants, comprising the biological mother (applicant no.3) and the adoptive parents (applicants no.1 and 2), sought quashing of FIR No.0270/202...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Adoption Petition, Sets Aside Custody Order in Favor of Adoptive Parents — Deed of Adoption Valid Under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 Despite Lack of Witnesses and Registration.

19 Aug 2023

The case involves a dispute between adoptive parents (petitioners) and biological parents (respondents) over the custody of a minor child aged 2 years...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Mother to Take Child to Singapore in Custody Dispute — Welfare of Child Paramount. Mother's Relocation for Employment Does Not Justify Restriction on Child's Travel; Family Court Retains Jurisdiction with Undertakings.

18 Sep 2020

The appellant, Mrs. Ritika Sharan, and the respondent, Mr. Sujoy Ghosh, were married on 4 February 2009 and have a son, Sattik, born on 9 May 2013. Du...

High Court

Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Police Constable for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault on 3-Year-Old Child. Court holds that testimony of child victim, corroborated by medical evidence and prompt complaint, is sufficient to sustain conviction under Section 376(2)(i) IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act.

1 Oct 2019

The appellant, Lakhu @ Lakhan Dharma Gaikwad, a police constable, was convicted by the Designated Court under the POCSO Act and Additional Sessions Ju...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Mother's Appeal in NRI Child Custody Dispute — Best Interest of Child Requires Full Hearing Before Return. The Court set aside the High Court's order for immediate return of children to the US, directing the Family Court to decide custody based on welfare, not merely on comity or habitual residence.

15 Mar 2019

The case involves a custody dispute between Lahari Sakhamuri (mother/appellant) and Sobhan Kodali (father/respondent) over their two minor children, b...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Adoption Agency to Continue Operations Pending Renewal of License — Best Interest of Child Paramount. Licensing Authority Cannot Refuse Renewal Based on Pending Criminal Proceedings Without Giving Opportunity of Hearing.

6 Aug 2013

The petitioner, Snehalaya's Snehankur Adoption Centre, a licensed adoption agency, filed two writ petitions challenging the refusal of the Child Welfa...

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