Section 126 Child’s Right Act

Section 126 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Application for adoption, etc. It is under Part XII (Adoption) of the Act.

(1) An application for adoption shall be made to the Court in such form as may be prescribed, and shall be accompanied with‐
(a) where the applicant is a married couple, their marriage certificate or a sworn declaration of marriage;
(b) the birth certificate or sworn declaration of age of each applicant;

(c) two passport photographs of each applicant ;
(d) a medical certificate of the fitness of the applicant from a Government hospital; and
(e) such other documents, requirements and information as the Court may require for the purposes of the adoption.

(2) On receipt of an application under subsection (i) of this section, the Court shall order an investigation to be conducted by‐
(a) a child development officers;
(b) a supervision officer; and
(c) such other persons as the Court may determine, to enable the Court to assess the suitability of the applicant as an adopter and of the child to be adopted.

(3) The Court shall, in reaching a decision relating to the adoption of a child, have regard to all the circumstances, first consideration being given to‐

(a) the need to safeguard and promote the welfare and the best interest of the child throughout the childhood of that child; and

(b) ascertaining, as far as practicable, the wishes and feelings of the child regarding the decision and giving due consideration to those wishes and feelings, having regard to the age and understanding of the child.