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Father filed complaint under Senior Citizens Act 2007.
03-Apr-2025 (In Family Law)
Hi,
I am from Hyderabad. My parents got divorced in 2003. I was 17 years old at that time. My mother took care of my childhood, education and everything all alone. My father left and now after 22 years, he filed a complaint under Senior Citizens Act, 2007 in Coimbatore. How can I defend against this?
Thanks.
Your Grounds of Defence:
You have strong legal grounds to defend the claim, especially based on:
A. Estranged Relationship / No Dependency:
He abandoned you and your mother.
Had no role in your upbringing, education, or support.
His sudden demand now lacks moral and equitable justification.
B. Financial Self-Sufficiency:
If your father has income, property, or pension, you can argue he is not entitled under the Act.
C. Abuse of Process / Malafide Intent:
Filing a complaint after 22 years, especially when the child was a minor during divorce, can be challenged as an abuse of legal process.
3. Legal Remedies & Strategy:
A. File a Detailed Counter Affidavit before the Maintenance Tribunal:
Submit facts of abandonment and lack of relationship.
Include evidence: school/college certificates, divorce decree, and affidavits from mother or relatives.
Mention father’s conduct and lack of dependency.
B. File a Writ Petition (if necessary):
If the Maintenance Tribunal acts without considering your objections, you can approach the High Court under Article 226 to quash the proceedings.
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Adv. Venigalla Srinnivasa Rao
Vijayawada | 25+ Answers
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