Banaras Hindu University Faculty of Law
Banaras Hindu University Faculty of Law
Banaras Hindu University Faculty of Law
FACULTY OF LAW
“I have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without the
kind support and help of many individuals and groups. I would like to express my sincere
thanks to all of them.
On the successful completion of this project, I would like to thank my respected mentor, my
Family Law teacher, Ms. Shweta Chaturvedi, who despite all of her pre-occupations,
provided me all the assistance I needed for the accomplishment of this project and guided me
while I tread on the tenebrous boulevard of ignorance. Had it not been for his support I
wouldn’t be able to grasp the cognizance of something as enthralling as this.
I would like to convey my gratitude towards my friends and batch mates who have rendered
me their valuable time and without them this project would not have been in present shape
and form.
No work is complete with solo endeavor, neither is mine. I thank each and every non-
teaching staff of Faculty of Law, BHU for their unconditional support and infinitum. I would
also like to convey my thanks to the Library Staff of BHU.
Last but not the least; I especially thank my parents who have given me a chance to study in
this esteemed University, a heaven for overall development.”
Prajwal Shukla
LIST OF CASES
Introduction………………………………………………….…………………….1
Meaning of Adoption……………………………………….……………………..2
Ancient Perspective of adoption under Hindu Law……………………………….2
Adoption under Hindu Law……………………………………………………….3
The Person Adopting Should Have The Capacity, And Also The Right,
To Take In Adoption………………………………………………………………4
The Person Giving In Adoption Should Have The Capacity To Do So…………...6
The Person Who Is Adopted Should Be Capable Of
Being Taken In Adoption………………………………………………………….8
Other Essentials of Adoption……………………………….……………………..9
Effect of Adoption………………………………………….…………………….10
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………..14