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After being passed by the Parliament of India, it received President's assent on December 29, 2007. [2] The first case under the act was filed in November 2011 by Siluvai (age 84) and his wife Arulammal (age 80) of Tuticorin against their son and daughter-in-law for neglect, besides taking away their two homes and gold jewellery. [3]
The government of India provides various concessions and facilities to its senior citizens. [2] The Union Cabinet's latest decision to approve a new law - Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, aimed at serving the elderly live in self-respect and peace. The Bill to be introduced in Parliament this monsoon session ...
Following India's independence, Hindu code bills were introduced which largely codified and reformed personal laws in various sects among Indian religions like Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Sikhs but they exempted Christians, Jews, Muslims and Parsis. [4] [5] UCC emerged as a crucial topic of interest in Indian politics following the Shah Bano ...
Matt Sedensky reported from seven shelters for abandoned elders in four Indian cities and interviewed more than 70 exiles, advocates, caregivers and other experts. He can be reached at msedensky ...
The Pension Parishad – an initiative to ensure universal pension to all workers in India – has been demanding that the Government of India establish a "non-contributory and universal old age pension system with a minimum amount of monthly pension not less than 50% of the minimum wage or ₹ 2,000 (US$23), whichever is higher." [51]
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Elder law describes those aspects of law that have a particular application to the elderly, such as the law of Social Security, pensions, wills and trusts, and guardianships. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.