Section 138 Child’s Right Act

Section 138 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Appeals. It is under Part XII (Adoption) of the Act.

(1) An appeal shall lie to the Court at the High Court level from the Court at the Magisterial level in respect of decision on any application for an adoption order, other than a decision to postpone the determination of the application for such an order and make an interim order.

(2) Where the Court at the High Court level exercises original or appellate jurisdiction appeal shall lie to the Court of Appeal.

(3) Proceedings in respect of an appeal under this section shall be conducted in chambers.