Very Negative Attitude, Not Acceptable: Supreme Court Slams CARA Over Child Adoption Delay

The Supreme Court criticised authorities over delays in a child adoption application, calling the issue bureaucratic red tape. A Bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna questioned CARA’s rejection of the maternal aunt’s plea, observing that a family member seeking adoption should not face unnecessary hurdles.

“Good Issue Raised”: Supreme Court Refers PIL on Intersex Rights and Census Inclusion to Three-Judge Bench

The Supreme Court has referred a PIL seeking legal protection for intersex children and inclusion in the Census to a three-judge Bench. The plea highlights non-consensual medical procedures and calls for clear rights and policies for intersex minors.

Child Adoption| Muslim & Christian Couples Must Follow Juvenile Justice Act: Madras High Court

Madras High Court ruled that Muslim and Christian couples cannot register adoption deeds directly. They must follow the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which provides the legal process for non-Hindu families to adopt children.