Supreme Court of India
Atluri Brahmanandam (d) through Lrs. v. Anne Sai Bapuji
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In view of the above discussion, we find no infirmity at D all in the findings of the trial court which were affirmed by the High Court that the adoption of the respondent by Late Anne Seetharamaiah is legal and valid.
Judgment, page 9
From the headnote
Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 - ss. 1 O(iv) and 16 - Adoption - Adopted child more than 15 years of age on the date of adoption - Validity of- held: Exception to s. 1 O(iv) provides that if custom or usage permits the adoption beyond the age of 15 years, such adoption is valid - On facts, customs in 'Kamma' Community of Andhra Pradesh permits adoption beyond 15 years of age- Such custom having been o repeatedly recognized by courts, it has blended into Jaw of the land and proof thereof not necessary u/s. 57 of Evidence Act - In view of s. 16 also, the deed of adoption being a
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