Under section 15 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, who may cancel an adoption that was…
A valid adoption cannot be cancelled by the adoptive parent or by any other person, including the biological parents. The adopted child also cannot renounce the adopted…
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Under section 15 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, who may cancel an adoption that was validly made?
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Correct answer D
A valid adoption cannot be cancelled by the adoptive parent or by any other person, including the biological parents.
The adopted child also cannot renounce the adopted status and return to the family of birth.
Option feedback
Option A
The adoptive parent cannot cancel a valid adoption.
Option B
The biological parents cannot cancel a valid adoption.
Option C
Their joint agreement cannot cancel a valid adoption.
Option D
Section 15 bars cancellation by either set of parents.
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