Sec. 16. A putative father whose consent to adoption is irrevocably implied under section 15 of this chapter is not entitled to contest:

(1) the adoption; or

(2) the validity of the putative father’s implied consent to the adoption.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-6.4(g).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11.