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Delhi HC Directs CARA to Issue NOC for OCI Couple's HAMA Adoption
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🗓 03 Jul 2026, 11:31 PM
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) couple seeking to adopt a child through the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA).
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC). This directive pertains to an adoption case involving a couple who are Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and are seeking to adopt a child under the provisions of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA).
The court's order aims to facilitate the adoption process for the OCI couple, ensuring they can proceed with their application. The issuance of the NOC by CARA is a crucial step in the inter-country adoption procedure, particularly for individuals holding OCI status.
This decision underscores the judicial efforts to streamline and support adoption proceedings within the existing legal framework, balancing the rights of prospective adoptive parents with the welfare of the child.
The court's order aims to facilitate the adoption process for the OCI couple, ensuring they can proceed with their application. The issuance of the NOC by CARA is a crucial step in the inter-country adoption procedure, particularly for individuals holding OCI status.
This decision underscores the judicial efforts to streamline and support adoption proceedings within the existing legal framework, balancing the rights of prospective adoptive parents with the welfare of the child.