The court found that the applicants had complied with all statutory requirements for adoption, including the submission of positive reports from the children officer and the adoption agency. The court emphasized that the best interests of the child are the paramount consideration, as enshrined in Article 53(2) of the Constitution and section 4 of the Children Act. The applicants demonstrated emotional and financial capacity to care for the child, and no adverse information was presented. The court was satisfied that granting the adoption would promote the welfare and best interests of baby AS, and therefore allowed the application as prayed.