1. ) BALACHANDAR A/L RATHNAM 2. ) DAIVANAI A/P SUBRAMANIAM 1. ) NIROSSHA BALACHANDAR 2. ) PEGAWAI KEBAJIKAN MASYARAKAT DAERAH KLANG

1. ) BALACHANDAR A/L RATHNAM 2. ) DAIVANAI A/P SUBRAMANIAM 1. ) NIROSSHA BALACHANDAR 2. ) PEGAWAI KEBAJIKAN MASYARAKAT DAERAH KLANG

The application was dismissed because material contradictions between the applicants' sworn affidavits and the birth certificate left the child's identity and parental status uncertain; the guardian ad litem's statutory duty to verify identity under s.13 had not been satisfied; the biological mother's consent had not been dispensed with; and the court cannot rectify registry entries which must be corrected by the Registrar, therefore the adoption order could not be granted.

Citation
BL-58-36-03/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Parties
Applicant (1st): Balachandar A/L Rathnam; Applicant (2nd): Daivanai A/P Subramaniam; 1st Respondent (child): XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (No. daftar Sijil Kelahiran BW472333); 2nd Respondent (jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat): Pegawai Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Klang
Court
Sessions Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
6 September 2024
Case Number
BL-58-36-03/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Procedural Posture
Adoption (originating Summons) / Sessions Court Judgment (dismissed)
Outcome
Application for adoption dismissed without costs
Legal Topics
Adoption Order, Birth Certificate Accuracy, Guardian Ad Litem Duties, Identity of Child, Dispensation of Parental Consent, Registration Rectification
Source Language
Malay/English
Family Law Adoption Law Administrative Law Civil Procedure Adoption Order Birth Certificate Accuracy Guardian Ad Litem Duties Identity of Child +2 more

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Parties

Balachandar A/L Rathnam

Applicant (1st)

Daivanai A/P Subramaniam

Applicant (2nd)

XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (No. daftar Sijil Kelahiran BW472333)

1st Respondent (child)

Pegawai Kebajikan Masyarakat Daerah Klang

2nd Respondent (jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat)

Procedural Posture

Adoption (originating Summons) / Sessions Court Judgment (dismissed)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether applicants complied with Section 4 and 5 of the Adoption Act 1952
  2. 2 Contradiction between sworn affidavits and the birth certificate regarding parentage
  3. 3 Whether the consent of the biological mother has been dispensed with under Section 5

Ratio Decidendi

The application was dismissed because material contradictions between the applicants' sworn affidavits and the birth certificate left the child's identity and parental status uncertain; the guardian ad litem's statutory duty to verify identity under s.13 had not been satisfied; the biological mother's consent had not been dispensed with; and the court cannot rectify registry entries which must be corrected by the Registrar, therefore the adoption order could not be granted.

Court Disposition

Application for adoption dismissed without costs

Orders

  • Application for adoption dismissed without costs