If the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, applies and the child’s parentage is unknown, who may…
Section 9(4) permits the child’s guardian to give the child in adoption to an eligible adopter, including the guardian, with prior court permission. Under section 9(5), the…
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If the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, applies and the child’s parentage is unknown, who may give the child in adoption under section 9(4), and to whom?
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Correct answer D
Section 9(4) permits the child’s guardian to give the child in adoption to an eligible adopter, including the guardian, with prior court permission. Under section 9(5), the court must be satisfied that the adoption will be for the child’s welfare.
Option feedback
Option A
The statute expressly allows adoption by the guardian where the applicable requirements are met.
Option B
The guardian may give the child in adoption to another eligible adopter.
Option C
Occasional assistance does not necessarily amount to having care of the child under the statutory definition. A guardian may qualify without a formal appointment.
Option D
Section 9(4) authorizes the guardian to give the child in adoption to an eligible adopter, including the guardian, with prior court permission.
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