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Ira Gupta 04 July 2018
In the matter titled as “Children of the World India Trust And Debbie Jean Childs, bearing Foreign Adoption Petition No. 22 of 2018 with Judge’s order No. 128 of 2018, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court vide judgment dated 27.06.2018 has allowed the unusual foreign adoption petition and has directed the Regional Passport Office to take necessary interviews or complete the necessary procedure at the residence of the autistic child where he is more comfortable,
Fact of the case:
Judgment
“8. I have seen the home study report and social worker’s assessment report. This report is entirely positive and recommends the adoption of Joshua by Ms Childs. It specifically notes that she alone has cared for Joshua for the last seven years. There is no question of her being unaware of his autism. It is she who has seen him through the last several years with that condition. There also on record an approval letter from the United State Embassy in New Delhi. In addition, I have seen the child security undertaking by Ms Childs’ niece to take care of the minor should that need arise.
12. I must note that Joshua is before me even as this order is passed. It seems to me that it will be exceedingly difficult for Joshua to wait in any waiting area while his passport application is being processed. His condition will not permit this. The Regional Passport Office is directed to take the necessary interviews or complete the necessary procedure at the residence where Joshua is more comfortable. Given that this is a special case, the Protocol Department of the High Court will assist Ms Childs in coordinating with the Regional Passport Office so that the process is smooth. The Prothonotary & Senior Master is requested to instruct the Protocol Staff to coordinate with Ms Childs, the Petitioner institution and the Passport Office.” (Ira Gupta)
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