Justice Surya Kant cautioned that weakening family bonds and rising elder neglect signal a “civilisation tremor,” urging India to restore dignity, protection and emotional connection for its ageing population amid rapid social and digital changes.
The Supreme Court rules that elderly parents can legally evict their adult children from their property under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 if they fail to provide care. A Mumbai son has been ordered to vacate his parents’ property by November 30, 2025.
