Craig Allen Coates vs State & Anr

The Supreme Court granted leave for the adoption of the minor child Anil by Ms. Cynthia Ann Coates, overturning the previous judgments of the High Court and District Judge that denied the adoption. The Court relied on the report from a medical board constituted by the Solicitor General, which concluded that the child, who has developmental delays, would benefit from family-based care. The Court held that Ms. Coates is a suitable adoptive parent, directing the completion of adoption formalities as per prescribed procedures.