Introduction
The intersection of adoption laws in
India presents a complex legal landscape where two distinct statutory
frameworks operate simultaneously—the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
(HAMA) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ
Act). Recent judicial interventions, particularly the Bombay High Court's stay
order on the transfer of adoption cases to District Magistrates, have brought
renewed focus to the jurisdictional nuances between these parallel legal
regimes. This article examines the current status of adoption procedures under
both Acts, clarifying the distinct procedural pathways and jurisdictional
boundaries that practitioners must navigate.
Current Status of Bombay High Court's Stay Order
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