Legal Question in Family Law in India

Should son support parents in old age

Is it mandatory in Indian Hindu law that son supports the parents (after retirement)financially ?


Asked on 10/26/06, 1:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Jitendra Kumar Kumar Pandey & Co.

Re: Should son support parents in old age

Yes.If the son does not support aged parents,the parents can seek maintainace by invoking Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure.

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Answered on 10/27/06, 1:48 am
sheena VC legalalia

Re: Should son support parents in old age

It is mandatory only if the parents are unable to maintain themself.

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Answered on 10/27/06, 3:17 am

Re: Should son support parents in old age

dear sir,

in response to your query it is stated that it is not only hindu son but in all cases if the parents are unable to maintain themselfs within their available means then they have right provided u/s 125 cr.p.c to claim maintenance from teir son also.

in case of any other query you may contact on 9873343288(delhi).

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Answered on 10/27/06, 6:47 am


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