Section 3: Fundamental principles governing adoption

Adoption Regulations, 2017Central Regulations · 2016

The following fundamental principles shall govern adoptions of children from India, namely:-

(a) the child's best interests shall be of paramount consideration, while processing any adoption placement;

(b) preference shall be given to place the child in adoption with Indian citizens and with due regard to the principle of placement of the child in his own socio-cultural environment, as far as possible;

(c) all adoptions shall be registered on Child Adoption Resource Information and Guidance System and the confidentiality of the same shall be maintained by the Authority.

Where this provision sits

Act	Adoption Regulations, 2017
Section	3
Marginal note	Fundamental principles governing adoption
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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