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Can a single, unmarried man legally adopt a daughter?

Posted by jobseeker Ishaan | Approved
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No. Under the guidelines set by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, a single male is strictly prohibited from adopting a girl child. However, a single female is permitted to adopt a child of either gender.

Answered by jobseeker Rohan | Approved

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