Madras HC asks Centre to explain exclusion of transgender persons from adoption under CARA Guidelines despite Transgender Rights Act, 2019.
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Madras HC rules that Juvenile Justice Act overrides Muslim Personal Law in adoption, affirming equal rights for adopted and biological children.
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