In Re: Achantie Volcy (109 of 2004) [2004] SCSC 23 (3 August 2004)
The applicants are fit and proper persons, the statutory requirements have been satisfied, and the adoption is in the best interest of the child.
- Citation
- [2004] SCSC 23
- Parties
- Applicant: Charles Lionel Elizabeth; Applicant: Joyceline Emma Elizabeth; Infant: Achantie P Volcy; Respondent: Attorney General
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 3 August 2004
- Case Number
- 109 of 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Adoption / Final Order
- Outcome
- adoption order granted
- Legal Topics
- Adoption, Child Welfare, Parental Rights
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Charles Lionel Elizabeth
Applicant
Joyceline Emma Elizabeth
Applicant
Achantie P Volcy
Infant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Adoption / Final Order
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicants are fit and proper persons to adopt the child
- 2 Whether the adoption is in the best interest of the child
- 3 Whether the statutory requirements under the Children Act have been met
Ratio Decidendi
The applicants are fit and proper persons, the statutory requirements have been satisfied, and the adoption is in the best interest of the child.
Court Disposition
adoption order granted
Orders
- The infant shall bear the surname Elizabeth.
- Chief Officer of Civil Status to make the prescribed entry in the Adopted Children Register.
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