Muslims Can’t Adopt Under Personal Law; Must Follow Procedure Prescribed Under Juvenile Justice Act For Adoption: Orissa High Court
26 May 2023
The Orissa High Court has clarified that Muslims cannot seek adoption of minor children under their personal laws and they must strictly follow the prescriptions laid down under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act (‘JJ Act’) to undertake any such adoption.While passing order for restoration of custody of a minor girl with her father, from the couple who claimed to...