Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Directs Strict Compliance with Juvenile Justice Act on Adoption

The Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, has issued a directive enforcing strict compliance with Sections 80 and 81 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, concerning adoption procedures. The order warns of penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations such as illegal adoption or sale of children. It instructs hospitals, child care institutions, NGOs, and related entities to follow legal adoption processes under the Central Adoption Resource Authority's regulations and mandates reporting cases involving children in need of care to the Child Welfare Committee.