Adoption: A Way Forward
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Adoption: A Way Forward
ABHISHEK DWIVEDI AND RASHMI TIWARI2
ABSTRACT
We live in an age where it is easier to get information within seconds on any topic. The
electronic media is filled with information related to adoption making it seem very simple
and easy but in reality the scenario is different. The procedure for adopting a child in India
is a protracted struggle therefore resulting in low adoption rates. The low adoption rates
are also due to the stigma related to adoption. In India people are not very open minded
when it comes to adoption. With the ongoing pandemic, people are aware about the
physical consequences of corona virus which has increased covid fatalities leaving Lakhs
of children orphaned, globally. This has made the orphan children vulnerable to illegal
adoption, child trafficking, kidnapping, child labour and also in many cases leaving them
unattended or disowning them by relatives causing them grievous mental trauma. No place
to go, many children have committed suicide. Also after adoption, in many cases it has been
seen that the children are not treated properly increasing the child's suffering. This article
will highlight the issue involved in adoption and will also suggest some points which if
followed could improve the life of orphan children. The government should look into the
grievances of these orphan children and should expedite the procedure for adopting a child
in India. The work of the government should not be stopped once the adoption takes place,
it should keep a follow up to certain age about the conditions of the children adopted.
Keywords: Domestic Adoption Laws, Condition OfAdopted Children, Illegal Adoption.
I. INTRODUCTION
Adoption is a legal process by which the custody of the orphaned or abandoned child is given
to the parents who willingly wants to take care of the child. In India people are governed by
the personal laws. The procedures for adoption are also governed by the personal laws. Hindu
adoption and maintenance act 1956 governs adoption for Hindus, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist.
There are two other legislations also which governs adoption, namely, Guardian and Wards
Act of 1890, it is for the foreign citizens, NRIs and Indian Nationals who are Muslims,
Christians and Jews. The other one is Juvenile Justice Act of 2000, it deals with the adoption
of children by non hindu parents. The process of adopting a child in India is very slow. In many
1 Author is a student, India.
2 Author is a student, India.
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