Adoption

Adoption is the process in which children who will not be raised by their birth parents become full and permanent legal members of another family.

Man who impregnated 17-year-old when he was 19 sentenced to 20 years in jail

December 26, 2023

Man who impregnated 17-year-old when he was 19 sentenced to 20 years in jail

During the investigation, police took the DNA sample of the survivor and her newborn but did not take the sample of the accused.

August 17, 2023
Legal heirship can't be granted for 'adopted' persons sans valid documents: Kerala High Court

The court pointed this out when considering a plea moved by a woman challenging the decision of a Tahsildar refusing to grant her legal heir certificate.
May 14, 2023
Abhirami celebrates first Mother's Day after adopting baby girl

The news of their adoption was warmly welcomed by her fans, and many people sent her Mother's Day wishes.
May 10, 2023
Same sex marriage: Individual can adopt child even if capable of biological birth, says SC

In its submission to the apex court, which is hearing pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages, child rights body NCPCR argued that the concept of gender may be fluid but not mother and motherhood.
February 17, 2023
Illegal adoption: Ernakulam MCH staff Anil Kumar arrested from Madurai

Kumar, who had gone into hiding, was taken into custody from a hideout in Madurai.
February 09, 2023
Biological mother of infant in fake birth certificate case abroad

The police have recorded the statements from officials of the Government Medical College Hospital in connection with the case.
February 08, 2023
Middleman identified in fake birth certificate case

The newborn was handed over to the couple in Tripunithura within a week of delivery. The decision to give the baby up for adoption was taken weeks before the due date.