Divorce Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

What is the official procedure for legal child adoption in India through CARA?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

Adoptions must follow the Juvenile Justice Act and Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) portal (cara.wcd.gov.in). Prospective adoptive parents register, undergo a Home Study Report (HSR) by a specialized agency, receive child referrals, and obtain an adoption order from the District Magistrate.

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