HC declares Christian couple as ‘adoptive parents’ to minor Hindu girl
The Hindu
However, judge reprimands the U.S. citizens for trying to adopt the child under a wrong law
The Delhi High Court has declared a Christian couple, both U.S. citizens, as ‘adoptive parents’ to a minor girl born out of Hindu parents while reprimanding them for trying to adopt the child under a wrong law. The High Court reiterated that Christian and Muslim couples could not adopt a Hindu child under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (HAMA), as was sought to be done in this case. “The Adoption Deed drawn up under the HAMA is invalid as the parties are Christians and not Hindus,” Justice Asha Menon said, taking note of the fact that the child, now more than 6-years-old, had been under the custody of the adoptive parents since her birth.More Related News