The Supreme Court of India overturned a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling, reinforcing the protective intent of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Court ruled that senior citizens can reclaim property transferred under the condition of care if the transferee fails to provide support. This decision came in a case where an elderly woman, Urmila Dixit, alleged neglect after gifting property to her son, leading to the deed’s cancellation. The Court emphasized the Act’s purpose of safeguarding senior citizens’ rights, ensuring speedy and effective remedies for their protection.
