State Directed to Examine JJ Act Model for Care and Protection of Vulnerable Senior Citizens: Karnataka High Court

In a landmark order, the Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to explore the possibility of creating a comprehensive legal framework for the protection and care of senior citizens in need. The court emphasized that caring for the elderly is a fundamental responsibility and suggested that a model similar to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, should be adopted for senior citizens. The case…