Section 35 of JJ Act : Section 35: Surrender Of Children

Explanation using Example

Imagine a single mother, Mrs. Sharma, who is struggling with severe health issues and financial instability. She is unable to provide proper care for her 4-year-old son, Aryan. Recognizing her inability to care for Aryan due to these circumstances beyond her control, Mrs. Sharma decides that surrendering Aryan to a system that can provide him with a better life might be in his best interest.

Mrs. Sharma approaches the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and explains her situation. The Committee listens to her and initiates an inquiry while also providing her with counseling to ensure she understands the implications of her decision. After the process, the Committee is convinced that Mrs. Sharma’s decision is based on genuine concerns and is not coerced. Consequently, they facilitate the execution of a surrender deed, formalizing her consent to surrender Aryan into the care of the state.

However, Mrs. Sharma is given a two-month period to reconsider her decision to surrender Aryan. During this time, the Committee supervises and supports her, allowing Aryan to stay with her. If, after two months, Mrs. Sharma still feels unable to care for her son, the Committee will then arrange for Aryan to be placed in a Specialised Adoption Agency, given his age, where he will be taken care of until a suitable adoptive family is found.