in the matter of the law of the child act no 21 of 2009 and in the matter of luck church an infant and in the matter of application for an adoption order by esther edw

Petitioner has complied with all statutory requirements for adoption; child’s welfare and best interests are served by granting the adoption order.

Citation: in the matter of the law of the child act no 21 of 2009 and in the matter of luck church an infant and in the matter of application for an adoption order by esther edw
Parties: Petitioner: Esther Edward John; Infant/subject: Luck Church (Blessing Edward John); Interested Party: Social Welfare Officer (Ms. Beatrice Tengi)
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 1 January 2009
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Cause (adoption) / Final Ruling
Outcome: petition granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Parental Rights, Child Welfare
Source Language: English

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Esther Edward John

Petitioner

Luck Church (Blessing Edward John)

Infant/subject

Social Welfare Officer (Ms. Beatrice Tengi)

Interested Party

Miscellaneous Civil Cause (adoption) / Final Ruling

1 Whether the petitioner meets the legal requirements for adoption under the Law of the Child Act
2 Whether the welfare and best interests of the child are served by the adoption

Petitioner has complied with all statutory requirements for adoption; child’s welfare and best interests are served by granting the adoption order.

petition granted