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Crime
Kerala Child Rights Body Files Case Against Baby‑Buying Racket Targeting Unmarried Mothers
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 03:35 PM
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The Kerala Child Rights Commission has filed a case against a network that allegedly purchases babies from unmarried mothers, aiming to curb illegal adoption practices. The complaint seeks to investigate the racket and protect vulnerable mothers.
The Kerala Child Rights Commission (KCRC) has officially registered a case against a purported baby‑buying racket that targets unmarried mothers across the state.
According to the complaint, the network allegedly purchases newborns from mothers who are not married, facilitating illegal adoptions and exploiting vulnerable families. The Commission claims the racket operates through a series of intermediaries who promise quick placement for the babies.
The legal action includes a request for a detailed investigation, seizure of any related documents, and cooperation from law enforcement agencies to trace the individuals involved. KCRC also urged the state government to strengthen monitoring of adoption processes.
Experts say the case could set a precedent for tackling similar schemes nationwide, highlighting the need for stricter regulation of child adoption and protection of maternal rights.
According to the complaint, the network allegedly purchases newborns from mothers who are not married, facilitating illegal adoptions and exploiting vulnerable families. The Commission claims the racket operates through a series of intermediaries who promise quick placement for the babies.
The legal action includes a request for a detailed investigation, seizure of any related documents, and cooperation from law enforcement agencies to trace the individuals involved. KCRC also urged the state government to strengthen monitoring of adoption processes.
Experts say the case could set a precedent for tackling similar schemes nationwide, highlighting the need for stricter regulation of child adoption and protection of maternal rights.