IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Honourable Mr Justice S. M. SUBRAMANIAM, K.RAJASEKAR, J
Easwaramoorthy C.P. – Appellant
Versus
C.Paranthaman – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background of senior citizen's complaint against son (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. writ court's findings on senior citizen's right to dignity (Para 7 , 8) |
| 3. writ court's emphasis on dignified treatment of senior citizens. (Para 9) |
| 4. arguments presented by both parties regarding settlement deed (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 5. context of law concerning senior citizens' rights (Para 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
| 6. scope of article 21 in ensuring a dignified life (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23) |
| 7. objectives of the senior citizens act, 2007 (Para 24 , 25 , 26) |
| 8. understanding maintenance defined under senior citizens act (Para 28 , 29 , 30) |
| 9. interpretation of section 23 of the senior citizens act (Para 36 , 39 , 41) |
| 10. summary procedures under the senior citizens act (Para 52 , 55) |
| 11. conclusion that affirms writ court's decision (Para 59 , 66 , 70) |
| 12. interpretation of implied obligations under property transfers. (Para 60) |
| 13. implementation mandate on district collector for senior citizens. (Para 68 , 71) |
JUDGMENT :
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
I. Facts in Brief:
Under assail is the order dated 12.08.2024 passed in W.P.No.2367 of 2024. The 1st respondent in the present writ appeal is a senior c
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