Foreigner Should Get NOC From Diplomatic Mission Of His/Her Country To Adopt An Indian Child: SC [Read Order]

Ashok Kini

14 Jun 2019 10:01 PM IST

  • Foreigner Should Get NOC From Diplomatic Mission Of His/Her Country To Adopt An Indian Child: SC [Read Order]

    "The writ Court could not have waived the statutory requirement of Section 59(12) of the JJ Act."

    The Supreme Court has observed that the requirement of "No Objection Certificate" from the diplomatic mission of the country where the foreigner or the person requesting adoption resides, under Section 59(12) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2016, cannot be waived. Karina Jane Creed had approached the Apex Court after the Delhi High Court dismissed her...

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