Legal Question in Family Law in India

one hindu woman converted into muslim religion after marriage to a sunni muslim. she left her matrimonial home for good faith because of cruelly treatment of her husband.After she left her husband, reconverted herself into Hindu religion.then she delivered a baby girl.the lady then approched an institution promoting Indian adoption & expressed her intention to surrender her child.The institution gave the child to Hindu couple.when the husband of woman knows about this doption, he filed a suit for custody of child on a declaration that child's adoption was null & void.

what will the effect of this case?


Asked on 10/02/10, 12:05 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

the muslim father would be considered the natural guardian of the child and you cannot give the child in adoption without the express consent of the natural guardian/father. the husband may win the custody battle.

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Answered on 10/02/10, 1:17 am
Vishwa Arya Arya & Co.

I agree with Mr. Gupta

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Answered on 10/02/10, 1:52 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Mr Gupta is correct

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Answered on 10/03/10, 6:42 am


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