BEYOND BORDERS, BEYOND LAWS:  INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION FROM INDIA UNDER THE HAGUE CONVENTION AND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT

AUTHOR – ADRUSHYA V, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, CHRIST DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – ADRUSHYA V, BEYOND BORDERS, BEYOND LAWS:  INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION FROM INDIA UNDER THE HAGUE CONVENTION AND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (1) OF 2024, PG. 483-490, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Abstract:

Intercountry adoption, a growing practice where families adopt children from countries other than their own, has gained prominence. In 1993, the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption was established. Its purpose is twofold: to ensure that intercountry adoptions prioritize the child’s best interests and to prevent child abduction, sale, or trafficking. This research paper delves into the impact of the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption in India. By examining relevant literature and referencing provisions in the Juvenile Justice Act, the study assesses the effectiveness of the Hague Convention. Specifically, it analyzes adoption criteria, consent procedures, and post-adoption services influenced by the Convention. The research aims to shed light on the Convention’s efficacy and its implications for the well-being of children involved in intercountry adoption. Additionally, the study will identify implementation gaps and propose recommendations for enhancement.

Keywords: Adoption, CARA, Hague Convention, Inter-country, Juvenile Justice