Adoptive Parents Cannot Meet Child In Person, Must Receive Child Study & Medical Reports For Preference: Kerala High Court
In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court has emphasized the rights of prospective adoptive parents under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The court's ruling mandates that the Child Study Report and Medical Examination Report must be shared with prospective adoptive parents to ensure transparency in the adoption process. The Case: The case involved Lijo Stephen Chacko and his wife, who had previously adopted a…