CRAIG ALLEN COATES vs STATE

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal for the adoption of minor child Anil by Ms. Cynthia Ann Coates, citing the report from a medical board constituted by the Solicitor General, which concluded that the child requires family-based care due to developmental delays. The Court found Ms. Coates to be a suitable adoptive parent, possessing the necessary financial and emotional resources, and directed the completion of adoption formalities as per prescribed procedures. The previous judgments by the High Court and District Judge denying the adoption were set aside.