Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Elderly Parents Entitled to Claim Maintenance From Neglectful Children
Imagine your parents gave you a gift, like a house, hoping you'd take care of them.
If you don't, they can go to court!
The law says elderly parents can ask their kids for money to live on if the kids aren't helping.
A judge visited an old folks home to talk about this.
The judge explained that if kids don't do what they promised, parents can even take back the gifts they gave.
The government provides free legal help to the elderly who need it.
It's like a promise - if you get something from your parents, you need to look after them.
Elderly parents can legally claim maintenance from children who neglect them.
This is possible under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
An awareness program was held in Chittoor by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
The program involved interaction with elderly residents of an old age home.
Parents can also revoke gift deeds if children fail to provide care.
- Who
- Senior Civil Judge and Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) MS Bharathi and elderly residents
- What
- A legal awareness program about elderly rights was held.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Chittoor, at an old age home
- Why
- To inform elderly residents about their legal rights and available support.
Parents
Children
Financial Support
Parents
Parents have rights to claim maintenance from their children when neglected.
Children
Children are responsible for supporting their parents after receiving gifts from them.
- Legal Provision
- Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- Location
- Tapovanam, Chittoor
- Organization
- District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)
- Focus
- Elderly rights and maintenance
- Action
- Awareness program and interaction with residents