Hindu Child’s Adoption Within A Hindu Family Does Not Require A Registered Deed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday observed that adoption of a Hindu child in a Hindu family under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 can be legally valid even without a registered adoption deed. This decision came while addressing a case involving a compassionate appointment in the Indian Railways for an adoptive daughter, whose appointment was denied because her Class 10 certificate listed…
