Children Must Maintain Aged Parents Even If They Receive Some Financial Support From Family/Friends: Kerala HC Explains Filial Duty
Live LawThe Kerala High Court recently stated that even if aged father or mother receives financial support from friends or relative to support themselves, it does not absolve the children of their obligation to provide maintenance. The Court stated that children, particularly sons have a greater obligation to support their aged parents as outlined in various religious texts and codified under several laws. Court stated, “If an age-old father or mother somehow manages to maintain themselves with the financial support of relatives or friends, that will not absolve the liability of the children to provide maintenance to them. Various religious texts, cultural traditions, and legal frameworks emphasize that children, especially sons, must look after and take care of their aged parents.” The Court passed the above order in a writ petition filed by a petitioner, a 74 year old father who have approached the Court seeking maintenance from his children, stating that he was unable to maintain himself.
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