Legal Obligations — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
Proposed Amendment Bill, 2019 (Lapsed)	2019	The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was introduced in the Lok Sabha but lapsed with the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha. It aimed to broaden the definition of 'maintenance' to include healthcare and safety, expand 'children' to include adopted children, and remove the cap on maintenance amount. It also proposed to make the process more senior citizen-friendly and include a 'home care service' definition.	Though not enacted, this bill highlighted the recognized gaps in the original 2007 Act and the evolving needs of senior citizens. Its proposals indicate future directions for legislative reform, particularly concerning the adequacy of maintenance and the scope of 'welfare'. UPSC aspirants should be aware of its provisions as they reflect contemporary policy debates.