Family

My children or relatives are not looking after me (senior citizen / parent)

Parents and senior citizens can claim monthly maintenance from children or heirs through a tribunal that must decide quickly. Property given on a promise of care can sometimes be taken back.

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What the law says

Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007: the tribunal (usually the SDM) can order up to ₹10,000 a month and should decide within 90 days. A transfer of property made on condition of care can be declared void if the care is refused (Section 23). Maintenance can also be claimed before a magistrate under the BNSS, without that cap.

General information, not legal advice.

Papers that usually help

Age proof (Aadhaar, pension book or birth certificate)
The Act applies to parents and people 60+.
Proof of relationship to the children (birth certificates, ration card, family register)
Who can be ordered to pay.
List of monthly expenses with medical bills
Decides the amount.
What you know of their income, jobs, property
The tribunal looks at their means.
Gift deed or transfer document, and anything showing it was on condition of care
Needed to ask for the transfer to be declared void.
Medical reports, photos, witnesses of neglect or abuse
Supports protection and eviction requests.
Application to the Maintenance Tribunal (SDM office)
Starts the 90-day process — no lawyer is required.

Questions Saboot will ask you

Are you safe where you live?
Who should be supporting you?
Did you give or transfer property to them?
Do you have your own income?

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Common situations

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