Hindu male can adopt a female child, if the difference of age between the two is of more than:
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Under Section 11(iii) HAMA, if a Hindu male adopts a female child, he must be at least 21 years older than the adopted daughter. This safeguard protects against potential exploitation. Similarly, a female adopting a male child must be 21 years older.
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