Hindu Law - Valid adoption - Performance of 'datta homam' was imperative, subject to just exceptions - Adoption of a daughter is impermissible in law

Citation

AIR 2006 SUPREME COURT 3275

SUPREME COURT

(From : Karnataka)*

SATYA BRATA SINHA , J. and DALVEER BHANDARI , J.

Civil Appeal No. 4101 with No. 4102 of 2006, (arising out of SLP (C) No. 12 with 843-844 of 2006), D/- 13 - 9 - 2006

M. Gurudas and Ors v. Rasaranjan and Ors

(A) Hindu Law - Valid adoption - Performance of 'datta homam' was imperative, subject to just exceptions - Adoption of a daughter is impermissible in law.  (Paras 25 , 27 , 30)