• Sheetal Dattaram Shedge
• Dr. Seema Mandaloi

Adoption is a major procedure that requires legal and ethical concerns in order to provide children with loving and secure homes. The legal and ethical elements of child adoption in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are the subject of this comparative investigation. The study's goals are to look at the legal concerns and ethical elements of child adoption in these states. The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) regulates the adoption process in India, and there are certain qualifying standards for prospective adoptive parents. However, there are obstacles and flaws in the adoption system, such as a lack of suitable children for adoption and the possibility of loopholes that traffickers might exploit. The research emphasizes the necessity for a child-centered adoption legislation that promotes the best interests of the child. Furthermore, the study examines the legal processes as well as the roles of government organizations and authorities engaged in the adoption process. Adoption legislation difficulties are also addressed, including financial, legal, intercountry adoption, and health-related concerns. This research adds to our knowledge of the legal and ethical challenges of child adoption in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with implications for improving adoption procedures and protecting the well-being of adopted children.

Legal and ethical considerations, Child adoption, Comparative analysis, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Adoption laws

"LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CHILD ADOPTION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MAHARASHTRA AND MADHYA PRADESH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.g739-g748, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308685.pdf

"LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CHILD ADOPTION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MAHARASHTRA AND MADHYA PRADESH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppg739-g748, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308685.pdf