HC urges Centre to revise Rs 10,000 cap on elder maintenance, saying dignity of senior citizens must match rising cost of living and inflation.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court restores elderly mother’s property, upholds Maintenance Tribunals’ powers under Senior Citizens Act, ensuring rights and remedies for the aged.
Right to appeal under Senior Citizens Act is exclusive to parents/senior citizens, not transferees or children: SC. Karnataka HC clarifies key provisions.
The Bombay High Court recently came to the aid of a senior citizen who was illegally ousted from her own home by her son.
Discover the importance of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 in safeguarding the well-being of senior citizens in India. Learn about its key features, legal obligations, and the need for amendments. Explore how this landmark legislation aims to protect elderly individuals.
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