(1.) THIS is an appeal against judgment and decree dated 18-12-1977, passed by Second Additional Judge to the Court of District Judge, gwalior, in Civil suit No. 14-A of 1977.
(2.) FACTS essential for decision of this appeal are as under :
(3.) THE trial Court held that the factum of adoption and execution of the registered deed of adoption (Ex. P/7) is duly proved, but dismissed the suit only on the ground that Balkisandas is not shown to have been declared to be a man of unsound mind by a competent Court. As such, the alleged adoption cannot be regarded to be valid.