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.
The Bombay High Court has initiated suo motu action regarding lengthy adoption delays in India, following a Times of India report indicating an average wait of 3.5 years for prospective parents. With 35,500 families registered and only 2,400 children available, the court has called for responses from CARA and the government.
Today, On 9th July, The Supreme Court warned 30 states and Union Territories of contempt charges for not complying with directives on child adoption, specifically the establishment of Specialized Adoption Agencies in every district by January 31, 2024. Only a few states have fully complied, and the court is considering coercive measures for non-compliance. Additional hearings are scheduled for September.
