Lakshman Singh Kothari v. Smt. Rup Kanwar
AIR 1961 SC 1378 · Supreme Court of India
Giving and taking of the child is essential to a valid adoption.
Unit IV · Family Law – I (Hindu Law)
Adoption under HAMA
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 | 6–12 | Requisites of a valid adoption and effects |
Landmark cases
G. Appaswami Chettiar v. R. Sarangapani Chettiar
(1978) 3 SCC 55 · Supreme Court of India
An adoption validly made cannot be cancelled.