AUTHORED BY: GAURAV PURI (MANAGING PARTNER, GLS LAW OFFICES)
DEBOLINA MITRA (ASSOCIATE, CAPITAL MARKETS, SHARDUL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS & CO.)
ABSTRACT:
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, has significantly contributed to improving the lives of elderly individuals in India by ensuring their financial and social security. However, despite its positive impact, gaps remain in its implementation, particularly in addressing rising crimes, neglect, and exploitation faced by senior citizens. Strengthening the Act with more stringent provisions, including greater liability on children and legal heirs, could enhance its effectiveness. This paper critically analyzes the Act’s key provisions, its practical challenges, and suggests reforms to make it a more robust legal framework for the protection and welfare of elderly citizens in India.
Published in: International Journal of Socio-Legal Research, Volume 4, Issue 1 ( ISSN- 2393-8250 ), Nov, 2017
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