THE MATTER OF THE LAW OF THE CHILD 22
The petitioner meets all statutory requirements for adoption, has cared for the child, obtained necessary consents, and the adoption is in the best interest of the child.
- Citation
- THE MATTER OF THE LAW OF THE CHILD 22
- Parties
- Petitioner: IKB; Minor Child: GMN; Biological Father: GSN
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 24 January 1977
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Civil Adoption / Final Ruling
- Outcome
- petition granted
- Legal Topics
- Adoption, Best Interest of the Child, Parental Rights
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
IKB
Petitioner
GMN
Minor Child
GSN
Biological Father
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Adoption / Final Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the petitioner meets the legal requirements for adoption under the Law of the Child Act
- 2 Whether the adoption is in the best interest of the child
Ratio Decidendi
The petitioner meets all statutory requirements for adoption, has cared for the child, obtained necessary consents, and the adoption is in the best interest of the child.
Court Disposition
petition granted
Orders
- Adoption order issued in favour of the petitioner
- Child GMN shall maintain his full name
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