A historic decision of the Supreme Court is now cautioning children. If children leave their parents alone after grabbing their property or gifts, they will be taught a stern lesson.
This judgment not only secures the rights of the elderly, but also ensures that children left destitute after taking over their parents’ property will have to bear the brunt of their mistake. Let us discuss this topic in detail.
Legal action against ignoring elderly parents
The Supreme Court has clarified that Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens Act Under this Act, property and gifts given by parents can be cancelled. If the children fail to maintain the parental care, they will be deprived of their rights to the named property.
This step provides protection to the elderly who are often victims of child neglect after passing on their property.
What does the Supreme Court’s decision say?
- The spirit:
The purpose of this law is to remind children and heirs that property also comes with responsibilities. It is a moral duty to take care of parents and fulfill their needs.
- Strict order:
The Supreme Court has said that property and gifts received from parents can be taken back from children. This law now strengthens the rights of parents.
- Property transfer will be cancelled:
If the children abandon their parents or fail to take care of them, the transfer of property and gifts will be immediately voided.
Relief step for the elderly
This decision has brought relief especially to those parents who have been cheated by their children. Now they will get legal support to fight for their rights.
- End of child carelessness:
The Supreme Court said that if children ignore their parents, their right to property will be lost.
- Path of Justice:
Elderly parents will now find it easier to approach the court to get their property back.
Prohibition on misuse of gifts and property
Many cases have come to light where parents gave gifts and properties to their children, but later the same children did not take care of them. The Supreme Court has taken strict steps to stop such cases.
- What is misuse?
Children use the property gifted by their parents as per their wish and leave the elders to fend for themselves.
- How will this behavior stop?
The new law will ensure that children give priority to the care of parents, otherwise the property will go out of their hands.
New conditions for property transfer
The Supreme Court has recommended imposing some special conditions for property transfer.
- Care condition:
Children have to ensure that they take care of their parents.
- Return of property:
If promises made to parents are not kept, the property or gift will be taken back.
- Changes in Registration:
These terms will be included in the legal documents at the time of property transfer.
Historical and exemplary decisions
This decision of the Supreme Court sets an example not only in India but also in other countries.
- Protection of rights of the elderly:
This step ensures that parents feel safe in their own home.
- Family Values:
This decision promotes family values and duties towards parents.
