JJ Act57
JJ Act Section 57: Eligibility of prospective adoptive parents
Verbatim · JJ Act57. Eligibility of prospective adoptive parents.—(1) The prospective adoptive parents shall be physically fit, financially sound, mentally alert and highly motivated to adopt a child for providing a good upbringing to him.(2) In case of a couple, the consent of both the spouses for the adoption shall be required.(3) A single or divorced person can also adopt, subject to fulfilment of the criteria and in accordance with the provisions of adoption regulations framed by the Authority.(4) A single male is not eligible to adopt a girl child.(5) Any other criteria that may be specified in the adoption regulations framed by the Authority.
Cite as: Section 57, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (Act No. 2 of 2016)