Unidentified Petitioner vs Central Adoption Resource Authority

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1. News17 Oct 2026

   Accepting child referral does not guarantee adoption if parents are ineligible, says Delhi HC

   The Delhi high court dismissed a Singapore-based man’s plea against CARA’s rejection of his adoption application, ruling that accepting a child referral does not guarantee adoption.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that being offered a child for adoption does not mean the process is finished.

   Who:

   The Delhi High Court is the court, and the Central Adoption Resource Authority is the government agency involved.

   When:

   Reported on 17 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court, Delhi.

   Why:

   The court stated that receiving a child referral does not guarantee adoption if the parents are not eligible.

   What it means:

   The court clarifies that legal requirements for parents must still be met regardless of a child referral.

   Hindustan Times
2. News17 Oct 2026

   Inter-Country Adoptions: Delhi High Court Issues Guidelines To CARA On Ineligible Referrals, Portal Lapses

   The Delhi High Court has issued a slew of guidelines to the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to prevent referrals of children to ineligible prospective adoptive parents, ensure accurate...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ordered the adoption agency to create rules for fixing problems with its website and wrong matches.

   Who:

   The Delhi High Court is the court and the Central Adoption Resource Authority is the government agency.

   When:

   Reported on 17 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court, Delhi.

   Why:

   The court acted because of technical failures on the agency portal and unsuitable adoption referrals being sent out.

   What it means:

   The agency must now follow new guidelines to improve how it handles international adoptions and manages its website.

   LiveLaw