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.
Today, On 10th February, The Karnataka High Court questioned the Waqf Board’s power to issue marriage and divorce certificates. Last year, the Court put a hold on a 2023 Government Order that allowed the Waqf Board and its district officers to certify Muslim marriages. The Court is reviewing whether the board has the legal authority for this role. The issue raises concerns about jurisdiction and official recognition of such certificates.