Section 140 Child’s Right Act

Section 140 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Adoption where maintenance order is in force. It is under Part XII (Adoption) of the Act.

(1) A child may be adopted notwithstanding that a maintenance order is in force in respect of the child.

(2) Where, at the time when an adoption order is made in respect of a child, a maintenance order requiring a person to contribute towards the maintenance of that child under this Act or any other law is in force, the maintenance order shall cease to have effect at that time.