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Simplified Hindu Adoption of Orphans in India

As a creator with an extensive reach and a passion for meaningful subjects, you have the power to spark impactful conversations. In fact, your voices has been reason behind many pro-people policy changes. I’d like to invite you to explore and amplify a critical, yet underrepresented issue — the state of adoption in India.

The Challenge

India, often referred to as the “orphan capital of the world”, is home to 3.1 crore orphans, according to Parliamentary Committee (Rajya Sabha) Report, August 2022
 
 
Tragically, only about 4,029 adoptions took place in the year 2023-2024 (https://cara.wcd.gov.in/resource/adoption_Statistics.html) one adoption per 8,000 orphans. Simultaneously, a huge majority from 2.75 crore infertile couples in India wish to adopt, but complex laws and procedures hinder the process.
 
Our Efforts
Through our organization, Temple of Healing, we’ve tirelessly worked to simplify adoption laws. Despite several discussions with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, actionable change remains elusive. Consequently, we filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL1003/2021) in September 2021 in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. We had more than 12 hearings. The secretary of the organization, Dr Piyush Saxena himself, as petitioner in person, presented the matter in front of Hon’ble Court.
 
Key Legal Breakthroughs
The Hon’ble Supreme Court has clarified that as per Section 56(3) of the Juvenile Justice Act of 2015), “Nothing in this Act shall apply to the adoption made under the provisions of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA) of 1956”. 
 
Based on customs, usage and practices, the HAMA adoption process includes:
  • Transfer of child from biological to adoptive parents and/or 
  • A notarized and registered adoption deed and/or
  • District Magistrate approval for formal documentation.
 
This ruling, outlined in the court’s interim orders dated 20/11/2023 and 09/07/2024 and also our IA dated 06/02/2024, provide  a significant opportunity for prospective adoptive Hindu parents.
 
Why This Matters?
Despite these advancements, public awareness to adoption proceedings and laws remains abysmal. Your platform could help bridge the gap, empowering millions of orphaned children and hopeful parents to connect under a simplified legal framework.
 
How You Can Help?
We invite you to cover this topic through your medium, shedding light on the situation and helping spread the word. Detailed case information is available on the official Supreme Court website (https://www.sci.gov.in):
•Case Status: Diary No. 19630 of 2021
•Writ Petition (PIL Civil) 1003/2021 – Temple of Healing vs. Union of India
 
Adopt a Baby
5/1202 NRI Complex, Nerul West Navi Mumbai 400706
Ph: ++91-9867050000 
Email: adoptbabyinindia@gmail.com
Website: https://adoptbaby.in 
 
Dr. Piyush Saxena, a dedicated advocate of this cause, offers his services free of charge and does not accept donations or endorse products.
 
Your voice can make a difference. Together, we can inspire change and give countless children a chance at a brighter future and infertile couples a reason to smile.