The concept of adoption is not a new concept rather the custom and practice of adoption is continuing from the past. The dictionary meaning of the term ‘adoption’ is the act of taking and rearing of the child of other’s parents as one’s own child. Attitudes and laws regarding adoption vary greatly. Not all cultures have the concept of adoption. One of the biggest examples is Muslim law where adoption is not recognised. This paper deals with the motivation of the parents to adopt a child and various aspects relating to adoption under the Hindu law and the Over the time steps have been taken to improve the status. In this paper, there is focus on the adoption under hindu religion with the help of cases and provisions.