Archive · 1 Jun 2025
HHRC Intervenes in Alleged Neglect of Elderly Couple in Gurgaon
An elderly couple in Gurgaon is facing a difficult situation because their son, who lives elsewhere, hasn't been taking proper care of them.
Neighbors and the community are worried about the couple, who are in their 80s and 90s, because the couple is suffering.
They contacted authorities.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission is now involved to ensure the couple gets the care they need, because everyone deserves to be treated with dignity.
Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) intervened in a case of alleged abandonment.
A 96-year-old man and his 86-year-old wife were reportedly neglected by their son.
The couple's care was primarily left to two female attendants without proper supervision.
HHRC directed a multi-disciplinary committee to assess the couple's condition.
The commission cited a violation of the right to live with dignity.
- Who
- A 96-year-old man and his 86-year-old wife, their son, neighbors, the HHRC, and a multi-disciplinary committee.
- What
- The HHRC is addressing the alleged neglect of an elderly couple.
- When
- The situation has been ongoing; HHRC intervened recently.
- Where
- DLF City, Phase IV, Gurugram
- Why
- Due to alleged abandonment and neglect by their son.
- Ages
- 96-year-old man and 86-year-old wife
- Location
- DLF City, Phase IV, Gurugram
- Complaint Filed By
- Residents and Ridgewood Estate Condominium Association
- Commission's Action
- Ordered assessment and care plan
- Next Hearing
- July 3
