Parents get harassed by brothers wife
1 month ago
Sir ,
My brother got married by his choice. He stays in Mumbai .Our parents are in Rajasthan.They are of old age , they live in ashram. My brother used to call them from his office as his better half don't want to keep any relation with my parents. As soon as she get to know that my brother is taking to his parents
go or trying to go and meet them ,the wife give suicide threats to my parents on watsapp multiple times using abusive words. She is using my brother's phone to messag my parents. What to do? Please guide us. How my parents can safeguard themselves from such false allegations
A.Dear Client,
In the given scenario, if your parents agree, they can take steps to resolve the issue through legal remedies available to them. Here are some options:
1. File a Complaint Under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005: Your parents can file a complaint against their daughter-in-law under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, if they are facing harassment or humiliation. This law is designed to protect the safety and security of senior citizens who may be subjected to abuse in their later years.
2. File an Application Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Sr. Citizens Act, 2007: Your parents can also file an application under Section 5 of this Act before the maintenance tribunal presided over by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or District Magistrate (DM). This act aims to ensure the welfare and maintenance of senior citizens, allowing them to seek relief from harassment or neglect by their children or relatives.
3. Contact Elder Help Line: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched an Elder Help Line (No.14567) to assist senior citizens in various crises, including health and financial matters. Your aged parents can contact this helpline for support in resolving the issue they are facing.
These legal avenues provide your parents with the opportunity to address the situation and seek relief from any mistreatment or neglect they may be experiencing. It's important to note that in proceedings under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Sr. Citizens Act, no advocates are allowed to represent either party, ensuring fair and direct engagement between the parties involved.
In the given scenario, if your parents agree, they can take steps to resolve the issue through legal remedies available to them. Here are some options:
1. File a Complaint Under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005: Your parents can file a complaint against their daughter-in-law under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, if they are facing harassment or humiliation. This law is designed to protect the safety and security of senior citizens who may be subjected to abuse in their later years.
2. File an Application Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Sr. Citizens Act, 2007: Your parents can also file an application under Section 5 of this Act before the maintenance tribunal presided over by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or District Magistrate (DM). This act aims to ensure the welfare and maintenance of senior citizens, allowing them to seek relief from harassment or neglect by their children or relatives.
3. Contact Elder Help Line: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched an Elder Help Line (No.14567) to assist senior citizens in various crises, including health and financial matters. Your aged parents can contact this helpline for support in resolving the issue they are facing.
These legal avenues provide your parents with the opportunity to address the situation and seek relief from any mistreatment or neglect they may be experiencing. It's important to note that in proceedings under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Sr. Citizens Act, no advocates are allowed to represent either party, ensuring fair and direct engagement between the parties involved.
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A.Dear Client,
In the given scenario, considering the complexity of such an immoral and unwanted issue, if your parents agreed, instead of you, your aged parents can resolve the issue by exercising their rights available under different laws of the land. Amongst others, the following legal remedies are available to your parents to resolve the crisis in the right way. Your parents can file a complaint against their daughter-in-law under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and can file an application under Section 5 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Sr. Citizens Act, 2007 before the maintenance tribunal presided over by the SDM/DM explaining therein the nature and details of harassment and humiliation facing by your aged parents in the hand of their daughter-in-law. This benevolent act is exclusively enacted for the protection of the safety and security of Sr.Citizens who are being harassed and abused by their children/relatives in their sunset years to lead a life with dignity and peace. No Advocate is allowed in the proceedings to represent the case either on behalf of Sr. Citizens or OP, erring children/family. The Maintenance Tribunal is also empowered under Sec.23 of the Act to cancell a deed of gift if executed in favour of children/relatives who failed to maintain their aged parents/Sr. Citizens. Further, an Elder Help Line (No.14567) is launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment exclusively for the protection of the interest of Sr. Citizens of the Country from any kind of crisis from health to wealth, your aged parents may take a chance by contacting them through helpline number to resolve the matter.
In the given scenario, considering the complexity of such an immoral and unwanted issue, if your parents agreed, instead of you, your aged parents can resolve the issue by exercising their rights available under different laws of the land. Amongst others, the following legal remedies are available to your parents to resolve the crisis in the right way. Your parents can file a complaint against their daughter-in-law under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and can file an application under Section 5 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Sr. Citizens Act, 2007 before the maintenance tribunal presided over by the SDM/DM explaining therein the nature and details of harassment and humiliation facing by your aged parents in the hand of their daughter-in-law. This benevolent act is exclusively enacted for the protection of the safety and security of Sr.Citizens who are being harassed and abused by their children/relatives in their sunset years to lead a life with dignity and peace. No Advocate is allowed in the proceedings to represent the case either on behalf of Sr. Citizens or OP, erring children/family. The Maintenance Tribunal is also empowered under Sec.23 of the Act to cancell a deed of gift if executed in favour of children/relatives who failed to maintain their aged parents/Sr. Citizens. Further, an Elder Help Line (No.14567) is launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment exclusively for the protection of the interest of Sr. Citizens of the Country from any kind of crisis from health to wealth, your aged parents may take a chance by contacting them through helpline number to resolve the matter.
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