High Court of Karnataka Allows Adoption of Minor Aged 19 Years Under Customary Law - Sets Aside Trial Court's Dismissal for Lack of Evidence on Custom. Held that Section 10 of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 permits adoption of a child above 15 years if custom allows, and trial court erred in not considering evidence of custom.
4 Oct 2023The petitioners, Smt. Sharada Walagad (petitioner No.1) and Kumar Shrishail Shankareppa (petitioner No.2), filed a writ petition under Articles 226 an...





