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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007: A review paper
Authors
Sukriti Pathak
Abstract
This paper undertakes a critical
Interpretation of the statutory framework governing the welfare and maintenance
of senior citizens in India, focusing on the objectives, scope, and practical
functioning of the 2007 Act. It examines the role of Maintenance Tribunals,
safeguards against economic exploitation, provisions relating to cancellation
of property transfers, and judicial pronouncements that have expanded the
protection of elderly rights. It also analyses the interaction with other legal
remedies, including criminal law and domestic violence legislation. Despite its
progressive intent, the research highlights persistent challenges such as lack
of awareness, procedural inefficiencies, inadequate enforcement, and limited
legal responses to emotional and psychological abuse.
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Pages:286-289
How to cite this article:
Sukriti Pathak "Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007: A review paper". International Journal of Law, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 286-289
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