Procedures for Adoption

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The Nyaaya Guide on Procedures for Adoption helps you understand everything you need to know about adoption in India with simple language and easy to understand illustrations. This guide tells you about the steps involved in the procedures for Adoption by Resident Indians (Non-Religious Law), Adoption of a Child from a Foreign Country by Indian citizens (Non-Religious Law), Adoption by OCI or Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or a Foreigner Living Abroad (Non-Religious Law), Procedure for Adoption by Step-Parent (Non-Religious Law), Procedure for Adoption by Relative (Non-Religious law) and the Procedure for Hindu Adoption.

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What is Adoption?

Adoption is the process through which a prospective adoptive parent lawfully assumes the responsibility of a child.

Procedure for Adoption by Relative (Non-Religious Law)

As a relative of a child, following the non-religious law to adopt, you can adopt both within India and also do inter-country adoptions.

Role of Courts

The Courts play a very important role during the adoption procedure by way of giving adoption orders, permission to adopt and appeals.

Procedure for Adoption by Resident Indians (Non-Religious Law)

As a resident Indian, you may opt for adoption within India. Your application for adoption will go through various stages.

Adoption by OCI or Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or a Foreigner Living Abroad (Non-Religious Law)

Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and foreigners living abroad must follow certain steps to adopt a child.

Types of Adoption

The non-religious law on adoption lays down certain types of adoption, although these are not specified under the Hindu law on adoption.