MISC CIVIL APP NO

MISC CIVIL APP NO

The petitioners have satisfied all statutory requirements for adoption, the child is available for adoption as her parents are unknown, and the adoption is in the best interests of the child.

Citation
MISC CIVIL APP NO
Parties
Petitioner: A.M.M.; Petitioner: R.M.; Child (subject of Adoption): N.S.; Guardian Ad Litem: Careen Mita
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application (adoption) / Ruling on Adoption Petition
Outcome
Petition allowed; adoption order granted.
Legal Topics
Adoption, Best Interests of the Child, Parental Consent Waiver
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Law Adoption Best Interests of the Child Parental Consent Waiver

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Parties

A.M.M.

Petitioner

R.M.

Petitioner

N.S.

Child (subject of Adoption)

Careen Mita

Guardian Ad Litem

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application (adoption) / Ruling on Adoption Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the child is available for adoption
  2. 2 Whether the petitioners are suitable persons to adopt the child
  3. 3 Whether the contemplated adoption is in the best interests of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioners have satisfied all statutory requirements for adoption, the child is available for adoption as her parents are unknown, and the adoption is in the best interests of the child.

Court Disposition

Petition allowed; adoption order granted.

Orders

  • A.M.M. and R.M. are authorized to adopt N.S., who shall henceforth be known as N.M.M.
  • Adoption order to be served to the Registrar General for necessary action in compliance with section 70 of the Law of the Child Act.