Senior Citizen Proceedings Abate On Death, Surviving Parties May Pursue Family Settlement Dispute Before Civil Forum: P&H High Court
Aiman J. Chishti
15 July 2026 6:58 PM IST
Proceedings involve validity of family settlement or arbitral award doesn't alter essential character, Court said.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that proceedings initiated under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 do not survive after the death of the senior citizen, observing that the very basis of such proceedings extinguishes with their demise. [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 235]Justice Kirti Singh said, "Proceedings under the Act are intended to secure...
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