Apni Law Staff asked 7 months ago
A widower in West Bengal adopted his late daughter’s young son. The adoption was legally registered. After the widower passed away, the Railway official denied a compassionate appointment to the adopted son, claiming the adoption deed was invalid.
1. Is it legally permissible for a Hindu father to adopt his own daughter’s minor son?
2. How can the adopted son prove the validity of the adoption deed in West Bengal?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 7 months ago
Yes, under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, a Hindu father can adopt his own daughter’s minor son. The adopted son can prove the validity of the adoption deed by presenting the registered adoption deed and any relevant evidence like witnesses or family records to the Railway official.
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