https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308090 In habeas corpus proceedings concerning a child's custody, the Court should not conduct a final adjudication on the validity of a registered adoption deed or resolve disputed allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, or improper ceremonies. A registered adoption deed carries a statutory presumption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, and the proper forum for conclusive determination is the competent civil court. Pending that decision, the interim custody arrangement with the natural mother was left undisturbed because the child appeared unwilling to remain with the adoptive parents and showed an inclination to stay with her. en-us Thu, 09 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 30 May 2023 12:11:40 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308090 In habeas corpus proceedings concerning a child's custody, the Court should not conduct a final adjudication on the validity of a registered adoption deed or resolve disputed allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, or improper ceremonies. A registered adoption deed carries a statutory presumption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, and the proper forum for conclusive determination is the competent civil court. Pending that decision, the interim custody arrangement with the natural mother was left undisturbed because the child appeared unwilling to remain with the adoptive parents and showed an inclination to stay with her. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 09 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308090