Maintenance And Welfare Of Parents And Senior Citizens Act 2007: A Critical Appraisal With Special Reference To The Bill Of 2019

Abstract

Growing liberalism, capitalism, and the breakdown of families are contributing to an alarming rise in geriatric difficulties. India's population of people aged 60 and more has increased from 19.8 million in 1951 to 76 million in 2001, and it is expected to reach 100 million in 2013 and 198 million in 2030. Abuse and violence against the elderly are growing in prevalence alongside the elderly population. In an effort to curb young people's unfair treatment, the government of India has instituted a number of new policies. Unfortunately, the provisions enumerated in the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 look good only on paper and do nothing to stop the growing marginalisation and risks that the elderly confront. In any case, the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been tabled to do away with such problems.

This study examines the plight of the elderly in contemporary society and seeks to evaluate the efficacy of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Older People Act, 2007 in light of the abuses experienced by this demographic. Furthermore, it will compare the Act of 2007 with the recently introduced Bill of 2019 to evaluate the likelihood of the Bill of 2019 being effective if implemented.