ORAL JUDGMENT

Date : 22-03-2024

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned counsel for the IGIMS and learned counsel for the State.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present writ petition has been filed for setting aside the order contained in letter No.3783 dated 13.10.2015 issued under the signature of the Administrative Officer, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna by which the petitioner has been directed to produce Adoption Certificate issued by the competent court.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has already provided the affidavit with regard to the adoption which has not been accepted by the authorities of IGIMS which is bad in law and demanding the certificate issued from the competent Court is also not in accordance with the law.

4. Learned counsel for the IGIMS submits that the affidavit made by the petitioner or any other relative is not a valid document and, therefore, the demand for a certificate of adoption issued by the competent court is correct.

5. After hearing the argument advanced by the parties and materials available on record, this Court is of the firm view that the law of adoption has bee