(a) whether the Government plans to amend the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2015 to empower the Executive Magistrate, instead of the court, to issue orders under the adoption proceedings;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The government is considering the feasibility of issuance of adoption order by District Magistrate instead of civil Court. The proposal is yet not finalised.
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