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Calcutta HC orders CWC to return 3-year-old to couple despite adoption lapse

The Calcutta high court directed a Child Welfare Committee to return a three-year-old child. The committee had no legal basis to take custody of the child. The couple had been caring for the child since his birth in February 2023. The court noted the child was neither an orphan nor abandoned. The couple must now approach a court to establish their legal adoptive status.

Calcutta HC orders CWC to return 3-year-old to couple despite adoption lapse

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Tung public service hailed as condolence books open

Condolence books were opened up across the city on Friday for people to pay their respects to Hong Kong's first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, who passed away on September 8 at the age of 89.

  • Condolence books opened for former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa
  • Residents pay tribute, praising Tung's character and service
  • One-week mourning period begins with private vigil and public memorial

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