Offence of abandonment of parents not attracted unless there is 'total neglect': Kerala High Court

The Court observed that mere transportation of an elderly parent from one location to another does not amount to abandonment under Section 24 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens
Published on
3 min read

The Kerala High Court recently quashed the proceedings against a man who was accused of abandoning his elderly father under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (the Act). [Dr Pramod John v State of Kerala]

Loading content, please wait...
Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news
www.barandbench.com