Adoption Deed Executed by Grandparents on Behalf of Unmarried Daughter Valid if Done with Her Consent: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently ruled that an adoption deed executed by the grandparents of a child will be valid if the child’s biological mother, who is unmarried, has given her consent. Justice Dhandapani delivered the judgment, emphasizing that the purpose of adoption is to ensure the child’s welfare and permanent care rather than to be entangled in procedural complexities. Background of the Case The case was filed by Kannan,…