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Karnataka High Court Allows Genetic Mother’s Custody Petition and Dismisses Foster Mother’s Challenge in Child Custody Case. Court Holds That DNA-Tested Genetic Mother’s Right to Custody Prevails Over Foster Mother’s Claim, with the Best Interests of the Child Requiring Reunification with Biological Parents Under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and International Conventions.

24 Sep 2021

The Karnataka High Court adjudicated a custody dispute between a genetic mother and a foster mother over a toddler. The genetic mother, Smt. Husna Ban...

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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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Bombay High Court Allows Adoption Petition in Juvenile Justice Act Case Due to Mechanical Rejection by District Judge. District Judge Failed to Consider Merits and Call for Reports Under Section 41 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.

4 Jul 2014

The petitioners, Ashok Dinaji Ramteke and his wife Ujjwala, filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 17.4.2014 passed by the learned District...

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Bombay High Court Allows Habeas Corpus Petitions for Custody of Children Allegedly Adopted Through Unlawful Means — Emphasizes Child's Welfare Over Procedural Irregularities in Adoption Deeds. Court holds that writ of habeas corpus is maintainable by persons claiming custody of minor children, even if not biological parents, and that the best interest of the child is paramount, directing interim custody to petitioners pending investigation.

22 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court dealt with three writ petitions seeking habeas corpus for custody of minor children who were taken away by the Child Welfare Com...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Guardianship Case — Child's Welfare Paramount. Consent of Biological Parents and Child's Best Interests Justify Granting Guardianship to Prospective Adoptive Parents Under Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.

24 Feb 2005

The case involves an appeal against an order of a learned single Judge dated 30th November 2004 dismissing the appellants' petition for guardianship. ...

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High Court of Bombay Issues Suo Motu Directions to State to Ensure Proper Care for Mentally Deficient Children in Homes. State’s Failure to Implement Juvenile Justice Act Provisions Prompted Mandatory Directions for Streamlined Recognition, Management Committees, and Mental Health Care.

7 Apr 2017

This suo motu Public Interest Litigation was initiated by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay on the basis of a newspaper report dated 24 August 20...

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Bombay High Court Lays Down Procedure for Adoption Petitions Under Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 to Prevent Malpractices in Relinquishment of Children. Court Formulates Comprehensive Scheme for Ascertaining Genuineness of Biological Parents, Unwed Mothers, and Child's Birth in Adoption Cases.

31 Aug 2005

The Bombay High Court, while dealing with a petition under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 for appointment of guardian of a female minor named Rita,...

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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...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Adoption Referral for NRI Couple Who Acquired US Citizenship During Process — Seniority Based on First Application as Indian Prospective Adoptive Parents Not Lost. The Court held that the change in citizenship status did not automatically extinguish the seniority of the respondents, and the referral of the child made before the change was valid under the Adoption Regulations, 2017.

25 Feb 2019

The case involves an appeal by the Union of India and the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) against a Division Bench judgment of the High Cou...

High Court

Bombay High Court Issues Directions for Effective Implementation of Juvenile Justice Act in Maharashtra — Emphasizes Need for Child-Friendly Police Stations and Proper Infrastructure for Observation Homes. The court directed the State to ensure compliance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, particularly regarding child-friendly police stations and observation homes.

1 Feb 2024

The Bombay High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation filed by Bachpan Bachao Andolan, a non-governmental organization working for children's...

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