Senior Citizens Act Can’t Override Women’s Right to Shared Household: Delhi High Court Stays Eviction of Daughter-in-Law

The Delhi High Court stayed the eviction of a daughter-in-law from her shared household, holding that the Senior Citizens Act cannot override a woman’s right of residence under the Domestic Violence Act, in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in S. Vanitha.

Parents Cannot Evict Children Under Senior Citizens Act Without Proving Neglect: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that parents cannot seek eviction of their children under the Senior Citizens Act without proving neglect or claiming maintenance, warning against misuse of the law for property disputes and possession battles.