Complete guide to adoption laws in India covering Hindu Adoption Act, JJ Act, CARA guidelines, eligibility, procedure, and legal assistance for adoptive parents.
📞 +91 8240642015Adoption in India governed by two main laws: Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act 1956 (HAM Act) for Hindus, and Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 for all religions. CARA (Central Adoption Resource Authority) regulates inter-country adoptions. In-country adoptions through recognised agencies.
Prospective adoptive parents must be physically and mentally fit, financially capable, with no life-threatening medical conditions. Age: minimum 25 years, maximum 45 years (child below 4), 50 years (child 4-8), 55 years (child 8+). Married couples must have minimum 2 years stable relationship.
Register with CARA through recognised adoption agency. Home study report prepared by social worker. Child referred matching preferences. Pre-adoption foster care. Court petition for adoption order. Follow-up reports post-adoption for 2 years.
Indian citizens, NRIs, and foreign nationals. Minimum age 25, maximum varies by child's age. Married couples or single individuals eligible. Couples must have 2+ years stable marriage.
HAM Act applies to Hindus only, does not require court involvement for guardianship. JJ Act applies to all religions, requires court order, and is mandatory for non-Hindus.
4-12 months depending on availability of children matching preferences. Home study takes 2-3 months. Court process 2-4 months.
Yes. Single individuals can adopt. Single female can adopt child of any gender. Single male can adopt only boy child.
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