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Unidentified Petitioner vs Central Adoption Resource Authority

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Singapore-based man's petition challenging the rejection of his adoption application by the Central Adoption Resource Authority. On 17 October 2026, the court ruled that accepting a child referral does not guarantee adoption if parents are ineligible. Furthermore, the court clarified that couples with two or more children are ineligible to adopt a normal child under the 2022 Adoption Regulations and issued guidelines to prevent erroneous referrals in the future.

Rays of New Beginning Foundation vs Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

The Delhi High Court adjudicated a petition from the Rays of New Beginning Foundation challenging the rejection of an application to host a Ramlila festival on public grounds. In a judgment delivered on 16 October 2026, the court rejected the Delhi Development Authority's first-come, first-served allotment policy. Authorities were directed to establish annual guidelines requiring public notices for ground allotments to be issued at least 90 days in advance to ensure a fair selection process.