Elderly Welfare Schemes — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Aruna Roy v. Union of India

2002

While not directly on elderly welfare schemes, this case emphasized the importance of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) in interpreting fundamental rights. The Supreme…

Shanti Devi v. State of Haryana

2020

This Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment reiterated the mandatory nature of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. It emphasized that children…

Various High Court rulings on pension arrears

Ongoing

Numerous High Courts across India have consistently ruled in favor of senior citizens regarding the timely disbursement of pension arrears and other retirement benefits. These…