Current Version
| Region | India |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Same-sex couples are not permitted to adopt a child in India but single LGBTQ parents are. |
| Sources | https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/India.html |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (3)
edited by jadeywadey. set as federal law
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0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Law | No | Yes |
edited by JerofDoorhandle
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| Value | Illegal | Single only |
| Description | Same-sex couples are not permitted to adopt a child in India. | Same-sex couples are not permitted to adopt a child in India but single LGBTQ parents are. |
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| Sources | http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=india | https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/India.html |
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Reports (1)
- All information is correct, just adding sources "As per the existing law, a female child cannot be adopted by a single male parent. Also, transgender people are not allowed to adopt any child"
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Same-sex couples are not permitted to adopt a child in India. |
| Sources | http://adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=india |
Reports (7)
- Newer law has been passed
- Status is not correct "Should be not legal as singles are allowed to adopt"
- Date is incorrect "single parent regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity can adopt.
Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_India"
- Date is incorrect "adoption by single lgbt person is available.
source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_India"
- Status is not correct "Single LGBTQ+ people allowed."
- Status is not correct "Illegal"
- Status is not correct "Single adoption is legal in India and you can check that."