ANOKHA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN .

The Supreme Court upheld the adoption of Baby Alka Singh by Italian nationals under Sections 7, 10, and 17 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, affirming that the respondents demonstrated sufficient financial stability and emotional readiness to provide for the child's welfare. The Court noted that the biological mother, Smt. Anokha, consented to the adoption, which was supported by various certificates and reports validating the respondents' suitability. The judgment emphasized the importance of the child's best interests in adoption proceedings, leading to the approval of the guardianship application.