Himangi Sharma, B.A. LL.B., S.S. Jain Subodh Law College, Rajasthan University
Research Methodology
The methodology used in this project is doctrinal includes accessing reference books and other relevant sources from internet and using secondary sources as well. On the basis of the knowledge gained from all the above mentioned sources a self- analysis of the topic under the study has been presented in the project. All sources referred to have been presented in the project. All sources referred to have been given due recognition.
Introduction
What is adoption? History and concept of adoption in India
In Indian concept of sonship always prevailed. Indian society and vedas always considered the option of aurasa son i.e., natural born legitimate son for spiritual benefits and continuation of the family. Although our vedic literature had concept of khetraja(soil born), putrikaputra, kanina(maiden born) and dattaka (adopted) sons, but these concepts were still disapproved in the ancient Indian Society. After the Raj, period the concept of natural born son and adopted son only remained. Ancient Hindu law never recognised the concept of legitimization, all the secondary sons including the adopted son were the son only if a male recognized them. With the futher growth and interpretation of Hindu Law the concept of legitimization was lost.
