Advocates Can Represent Parties In Cases Before Senior Citizens Maintenance Tribunal: Bombay High Court .
Bombay High Court In a significant ruling that brings relief and clarity to many families, the Bombay High Court has held that advocates can represent parties in proceedings before the Maintenance Tribunal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 . This judgment is not just a win for legal clarity, but also for the dignity of senior citizens and their families who often struggle with complicated legal processes during emotionally taxing times. Why This Matters The Maintenance Tribunal is a special body established under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007 , which allows parents and senior citizens to claim maintenance from their children or relatives. It’s meant to provide quick, affordable, and simplified relief to senior citizens in distress. However, a question that had long remained unclear was: “Can parties be represented by lawyers before the Tribunal?” Many Tribunals across India were not allowing legal representation ...