Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Kerala Court Orders Son to Support 100-Year-Old Mother
A son in Kerala was told by the High Court that he must give money to his 100-year-old mother.
The court said it's a son's job to look after his mom, not something he does out of kindness.
The son had been fighting in court to avoid paying the money.
The court was very upset that the son was fighting his mom over Rs 2,000 a month.
The judge pointed out that when we are young, our mothers are patient with us, and we should be patient with them as they age.
The court upheld the original decision, making the son pay the money.
Kerala High Court ordered a son to pay his 100-year-old mother Rs 2,000 monthly maintenance.
The court dismissed the son's appeal against a family court order from April 2022.
The court stated it is a son's duty to care for his mother and expressed shame at the situation.
The son had delayed challenging the family court order by 1,149 days.
The son claimed his mother did not need Rs 5,000 and could stay with him, while also stating other siblings should contribute.
- Who
- The Kerala High Court and a 57-year-old son and his 100-year-old mother.
- What
- Kerala High Court ruled that a son must pay his 100-year-old mother monthly maintenance.
- When
- The High Court ruling occurred in August 2024; the initial family court order was in April 2022.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- To ensure the mother receives financial support and to reinforce the duty of children to care for their parents.
Son's Perspective
High Court Perspective
Financial Support
Son's Perspective
Argued against paying Rs 5,000 monthly maintenance, claiming his mother didn't need the amount and he would care for her if she lived with him.
High Court Perspective
The Court dismissed the son's claims, emphasizing the obligation to provide for his mother.
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Plaintiff
- 100-year-old woman
- Defendant
- Son, age 57
- Monthly Maintenance Ordered
- Rs 2,000
- Initial Family Court Order
- April 2022