Legal Question in Family Law in India

home violence

i am an old lady,widow.I reside along with my son & daughter in law.They don't treat me well.What can i do ?


Asked on 8/04/08, 12:45 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

ujwala mandgi anantmandgi&associates

Re: home violence

You are legally entitled for maintainence. You can claim for it under Sec 125 of Criminal procedure code. You can also go and report to the nearest police station about the ill treatment meted to you.

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Answered on 8/04/08, 11:18 pm
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: home violence

You may contact the local bodies who support the old people and complaint them. I am sure they will help you out.

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Answered on 8/04/08, 1:46 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: home violence

File a case u/s 125 Crpc and for ill treatment.

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Answered on 8/05/08, 8:12 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: home violence

If you do not have sufficient income source of your own, and you are dependent upon your son, you are entitled to seek maintenance from him through the court under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code.

You are also entitled to make a report of 'domestic violence' to the police.

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Answered on 8/04/08, 1:16 pm


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