'Nation's Wealth Measured by Care for Elderly': Suggestion to Increase ₹10K Cap on Maintenance Under Senior Citizens Act: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has urged the Union Government to revisit Section 9 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, which currently caps the monthly maintenance amount for senior citizens at Rs 10,000. Justice M Nagaprasanna emphasized that this ceiling does not reflect the current cost of living and inflation. He stated that the Act should continue to guarantee dignity and welfare to senior citizens…