Legal Question in Family Law in India
Can a widow give up in adoption her only son to a couple who already has one son?
Asked on 9/01/09, 5:29 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
RAJIV GUPTA
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no, as per Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, in case the couple already has a son, they cannot adopt another son. they are only permitted to adopt a daughter. the adoption would be illegal.
Answered on 9/02/09, 1:37 am