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Inheritance rights of adopted children vary on the basis of religion
Hindu and Christian personal law treat adopted child on a par with natural-born ones
Parl panel propose uniform adoptions law for all religions, LGBTQ community
A parliamentary panel has said there was a need to harmonise the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act and the Juvenile Justice Act to bring out a uniform and comprehensive legislation on adoption.
Want to adopt a child? Govt won't allow you to 'pick and choose' now
The new rule will come into force on Monday
