Adoption after age of 25years
Ravi B
(Querist) 28 October 2015
This query is : Resolved
Hello,
Is it possible to adopt a child after he/she has attained age of 25.
If yes, can he/she use the new name for processing Passport.
Thanks
prabhakar singh
(Expert) 28 October 2015
S10(iv) No person shall be capable of being taken in adoption unless he or she has not completed the age of fifteen years unless there is a custom or usage applicable to the parties which permit persons who have
completed the age of fifteen years being taken in adoption.
'Q.Is it possible to adopt a child after he/she has attained the age of 25.
THE ANSWER THEREFORE IS NO''
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 29 October 2015
Agree with the advise from expert prabhakar singh.