This document contains the original judgement from the High Court of Judicature at Bombay concerning Writ Petition No.3771 of 2021. The case, Dr. Sonal Pratapsingh Vahanwala vs. Deputy District Collector and others, revolves around the issuance of a caste certificate for an adopted son. The judgement details the petitioner's arguments and the court's reasoning, particularly regarding the right of an adopted child to take the mother's caste when biological parents are unknown. This is essential reading for legal professionals and individuals dealing with adoption and caste certificate matters.