Does accepting a child's referral guarantee the right to adopt? The Delhi High Court ruled that prospective parents cannot claim an enforceable right to adoption if they are legally ineligible, while directing CARA to strengthen eligibility checks and improve transparency.

Can a notarised adoption deed make you a legal parent? Learn what the Calcutta and Bombay High Courts held about private adoptions and CWC custody.

Recent Supreme Court and Delhi High Court cases involving CARA highlight challenges in relative and inter-country adoption, HAMA, NOC requirements and child welfare.

Learn what Indian law says about open vs closed adoption, covering CARA rules, birth parent anonymity, adoptee rights, and key gaps under the JJ Act and HAMA.

Learn the common reasons adoption applications get rejected in India and how intending parents can prepare for a smoother adoption process.

Learn the legal rights of adopted children in India, including inheritance, citizenship, identity and protection under adoption laws.