Adoption: Practice and Procedures: Sunil Arora

Adoption: Practice and Procedures | Guest Speaker: Sunil Arora In this highly informative webinar hosted by Beyond Law CLC, we explore the nuanced landscape of adoption in India, shedding light on both legal historical context and ground-level implementation. The session opens with illuminating introductory remarks from Justice Roshan Dalvi (Former Judge, Bombay High Court), who charts the history of adoption laws in India—from the uncodified Hindu law, through the landmark amendments of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (HAMA) 1956, up to the implementation of Section 41 of the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act. Following the legal overview, Mr. Sunil Arora (Director, Balasha Trust), a veteran expert with over three decades of ground-level experience, provides a step-by-step masterclass on navigating the practical and contemporary procedures of adoption. Key Topics Discussed: Categories of Children for Adoption: Understanding the strict legal parameters for a 'Surrendered Child' (including the 60-day reconsideration period) and an 'Abandoned Child' under the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). Applicable Laws & Frameworks: The interplay between HAMA and the Juvenile Justice Act, and navigating the Adoption Regulations 2022. Eligibility Criteria for Parents: Physical, emotional, psychological, and financial stability requirements, alongside age criteria and composite age limitations for prospective adoptive parents. The Registration Process: Step-by-step guidance on registering through the central portal (Mission Vatsalya / CARA), selecting specialized adoption agencies, and understanding centralized waitlists. The Importance of Home Studies & Counseling: What an 8-to-9 page Home Study Report entails and the absolute necessity of emotional preparation and pre-adoption counseling. Special Cases & Grievances: Discussion on family-based adoptions, adoptions by NRIs/OCIs, and addressing administrative grievances through legal remedies like Writ Petitions (Mandamus). Whether you are a legal practitioner, a prospective adoptive parent, a social worker, or a law student, this session bridges the gap between statutory provisions and practical implementation on the ground. #beyondlawclc #vikaschatrath #AdoptionLaws #CARA #MissionVatsalya #JuvenileJusticeAct #HAMA #JusticeRoshanDalvi #SunilArora #BalashaTrust #LegalProcedures #FamilyLaw #ChildWelfare #IndianJudiciary #Advocates #LawWebinar #ProspectiveParents #AdoptionInIndia #LegalAwareness#sunilarora #vikaschatrath