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Maintenance and welfare of senior citizens act
21-Jan-2023 (In Family Law)
(son ) and wife staying in house jointly owned by father and mother (50.50)
Father has deserted mother and staying separately for past 3 years. Paying no maintenance to mother. .
Now father has filled application infront of SDO , mumbai for maintenance of 10 thousand and eviction of me (son) and my wife .
Father is well to do and has lot of money in bank .
Mother is with me (son) and my wife ... she is against father and also against this application .
How do we protect ourselves from misuse of this act for harassmrnt and our protection...
Can DV act be of help for daughter in law as per recent Supreme court judgement
Also important point is that father is only joint owner of property and mother has no complaints.
I also have a sister who is married
Plz sugggest legally how i can protect my interests...
Sorry to know about your situation. As you mentioned if the house is jointly owned by your father and mother then eviction of your mother from the house is not possible as she too is a owner and therefore you will have to contest the case.
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What is the punishment for misuse of Senior Citizen Act?
Penalties include imprisonment of between 3 and 6 months or an up to Rs 10,000 fine, or both.
What is the IPC for elderly abuse?
The Indian Penal Code 1860
Anyone harassing seniors can be charged under Section 506 as criminal intimidation. If the person is abusive, uses obscene language or mentally tortures seniors by using obscene or offensive words or phrases, then a Section 294 case can be purchased. 30-Sept-2022
What is the law against harassment of senior citizens?
Legal Framework In India, The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007 is a key law that addresses harassment of seniors. Harassment complaint: Senior citizens facing harassment from members of the society can file a claim under this law.
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