Step-Parent Cannot Adopt Child Without Biological Parent's Consent: Kerala High Court

Kochi, March 6, 2025 – The Kerala High Court has delivered a significant judgment, clarifying that an adoption by a step-parent cannot be permitted without the biological parent's consent, under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The judgment underlines the protection of the substantive legal rights of biological parents and the legal implications of adoption. Case Overview: The case in question involves the…