Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, April 1, said that daughters and sons are equally responsible for taking care of ageing parents, especially while claiming rights on the property.
Justice B Vijaysen Reddy made the observation after hearing a petition filed by a 66-year-old woman from Suryapet district. The petitioner alleged that her son has neglected her and sought that her property be returned.
The woman is currently living with her daughter and informed the court that the authorities failed to implement an order passed in December 2025 under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.
Despite orders issued by the revenue divisional officer for police and administrative support, she claimed subsequent representations went in vain. After hearing the petitioner, the High Court asked authorities in Suryapet to submit an explanation and posted the matter to April 15,
During the proceeding, the judge expressed concerns over elderly parents being neglected by children and said that while children assert rights on parents’ property, they must take responsibility of the parents too.
He also said that taking responsibility of the parents can not be decided based on the child’s gender, adding that if the daughter is an only child, then she is naturally responsible to take care of the parents.
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