Delhi High Court Restores Eviction Despite Delay Under the Senior Citizens Act 2007

The Delhi High Court held that a delay in approaching authorities cannot bar relief under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

The case concerned a senior citizen who sought eviction of his daughter and her family from the second floor of his residence, alleging mistreatment.

The Appellate Authority had set aside the eviction order on the grounds of delay and the perceived need to establish ill-treatment or non-maintenance.

The High Court found that neither the Act nor the Rules imposes such requirements, restored the original eviction direction, and ordered the occupants to vacate the premises.

[Piare Khan v Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors]