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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SAVITRI RATHO
Ashok Agarwal @ Kumar – Appellant
Versus
State Of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. filing for police intervention. (Para 1) |
| 2. petitioner’s claims regarding harassment. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. relevant statutory provisions for senior citizens. (Para 4) |
| 4. police duty to register cognizable offences. (Para 5) |
| 5. obligations of children to care for elderly. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 6. eviction process under the act. (Para 9) |
| 7. conclusion of the crlmp. (Para 10 , 11) |
JUDGMENT :
Savitri Ratho, J.
This CRLMP has been filed praying for a direction to the Opposite Parties more particularly Opposite Parties No.3 and 4 to register the complaint lodged under Annexure-1 series and take up proper investigation and provide appropriate protection to the Petitioners as per law.
2. The instructions dated 05.02.2026 of the IIC, Plantsite Police Station is produced by Mr. A.K. Apat, learned Additional Government Advocate, where it has been stated that no report has been filed by the Petitioners at the Plantsite Police Station for registration of the case. On being contacted for filing of fresh report for registration of the case, the Petitioners did not submit any report for registration of a case against their son and daughter-in-law. The said instructions are taken on record. It shall
The court emphasized that police must register and investigate complaints regarding harassment of senior citizens, ensuring their welfare as mandated by the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Sen....
The right of senior citizens to seek protection under Rule-20 of the Odisha Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009.
Deputy Commissioner is under statutory obligation to take appropriate measures to protect life and property of senior citizens.
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