Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Court Orders Son to Shift Aged Mother from Hospital, Bars Him from Property Deals
The Bombay High Court told a man to move his sick mother from a private hospital to a government one.
He can't sell her things without asking first.
The government will check her health and care for her.
The hospital said he wouldn't pay bills or take her home, so they asked for help.
He has to pay for her treatment in the new hospital.
Bombay High Court directed a man to shift his aged mother from Bandra's Holy Family Hospital to a civic-run hospital
Court restrained the son from dealing with his mother's properties without prior permission
State government directed to assess her health and provide necessary care during and after transfer
Hospital sought police intervention and legal action against the son for alleged abandonment and refusal to pay bills
Court ordered son to pay for treatment as per civic hospital policy or CGHS rates, and may pursue legal remedies to recover dues
- Who
- A man and his aged mother, Holy Family Hospital, Bandra Police, Senior Citizen Tribunal
- What
- The man refused to discharge his mother from the hospital and allegedly abandoned her
- When
- The incident happened earlier this year, and the court order was passed on Monday
- Where
- Bandra, Mumbai
- Why
- The man refused to pay pending bills or take his mother home, leading to legal action
Hospital's Perspective
Son's Perspective
Discharge Refusal
Hospital's Perspective
Hospital claims son refused to take mother home despite improvement in health
Son's Perspective
Son allegedly sought more time for a second opinion and accused hospital of negligence
Property Deals
Hospital's Perspective
Hospital seeks to prevent son from dealing with mother's properties without permission
Son's Perspective
Son restrained from property deals without court's prior permission
- Hospital
- Holy Family Hospital, Bandra
- Mother's Condition
- Improved, fit for discharge
- Son's Action
- Refused discharge, misbehaved with staff, accused hospital of negligence
- Court Order
- Shift mother to civic hospital, pay for treatment, restrain from property deals
- Next Hearing
- Details of mother's assets and further directions