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MAINTENANCE AND WELFARE OF PARENTS
Telangana Assembly passes Bill aims at ensuring financial security for senior citizensTelangana Assembly has passed a new Bill to ensure financial security for senior citizens. The law mandates parental support from public re...29 Mar, 2026, 05.00 PM IST- Sons force mother out of family home after father’s death; she loses eviction case but secures Rs 25,000 monthly maintenanceA mother driven from her family home by her sons after her husband's death has secured a monthly maintenance of Rs 25,000. The Calcutta Hig...29 Mar, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
- Most Delhi pensioners live in Najafgarh, government data showsDelhi's government pensions are concentrated in outer and densely populated areas. Najafgarh leads with the most beneficiaries. The governm...01 Mar, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- Nod to expansion of definition of 'family' for allotment of govt accommodation to service officersDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved an expanded definition of 'family' for government accommodation for service officers. This revi...11 Feb, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- Karnataka HC urges Centre to revise Rs 10,000 cap under Maintenance Act for senior citizensThe Karnataka High Court has urged the Union government to revise Section 9 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens A...11 Sep, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
- This Mother’s Day, gift your mother awareness about her succession and inheritance rightsMany women are unaware of their inheritance rights, often losing rightful dues. On Mother's Day, it's crucial to inform mothers about their...12 May, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
- Parents can reclaim property if children fail to provide promised care, rules High CourtThe Madra High Court stated that parents have the right to cancel a settlement deed if it is explicitly mentioned that the property was tra...10 Sep, 2023, 11.59 AM IST
- How senior citizen can take back property given via gift deedIt may happen that senior citizen has given away their property/assets to their children/legal heirs, thinking they will take care of them....12 Oct, 2022, 04.39 PM IST
- Supreme Court directs states, Union Territories to submit information on welfare schemes for elderly"We direct that schemes operating for the welfare of the elderly with respect of (i) pension for the elderly, (ii) old age homes in each di...06 Oct, 2022, 02.53 PM IST
- Sons-in-law, daughters-in-law too could be arraigned if they neglect senior citizens: Draft BillThe Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which has been cleared by the Union Cabinet and is likel...05 Dec, 2019, 03.41 PM IST
- Children-in-law will also be responsible for care of the agedThe amendments to the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, cleared by the Union cabinet on Wednesday, have been expa...05 Dec, 2019, 10.45 AM IST
- Cabinet nod to amendments to senior citizens lawThe Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019 provides basic needs, safety and security to senior citiz...04 Dec, 2019, 03.58 PM IST
- Social Ministry to push bills on senior citizens, transgendersAs part of 100-day agenda, Modi govt has lined up a slew of welfare initiatives.05 Jun, 2019, 07.15 AM IST
- If ill-treated, elderly parents can take back property gifted to son, rules Bombay HCThe Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act protects the elderly who have signed away their property and are then left d...16 Jul, 2018, 11.15 AM IST
- Daughter-in-Law & Son-in-law too would be responsible for care of oldThe ministry of social justice and empowerment has finalised the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill 20...14 Apr, 2018, 08.46 AM IST
- Parents can evict abusive adult children from their house: HCThis is a major improvisation in a 2007 law that had left it to state governments to frame rules to protect the life and property of senior...19 Mar, 2017, 12.59 PM IST
- Delhi government to sensitise councils on disputes involving elderlyDescribing about the Department of Social Welfare, Kumar said it was running two old age homes, one at Bindapur and other at Lampur.21 Nov, 2014, 09.59 PM IST
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