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PI’m reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for advice for my elderly parents ( Father: 64 age and Mother: 60 age, living in India) who are going through a very painful time at home. My father is doing business and my mother is housewife.
My brother has been struggling with addiction (codeine syrup and sleeping pills) for years. Despite two -three rehab attempts, he keeps relapsing. We’re now planning to send him for long-term rehab (1–2 years), hoping this will help him recover. Also he has diabetes.
What makes things even harder is my brother’s wife. She regularly speaks disrespectfully to my parents, uses hurtful language, and shows no willingness to live peacefully. And yet, my parents have always treated her with kindness and respect. She lives Mon-Fri here and sat- Sun her parents house. My parents have even told her that if she feels unhappy in this life, she is free to make her own decisions—even to consider a second marriage if it would bring her peace and a better future for herself and the child or also stay here peacefully, but she doesn’t take any decisions maybe because of society shame. Even after speaking with her family, there’s been no improvement, as they too fear societal judgment.
Though both he and his wife work, they don’t contribute to household expenses. My parents are homeowner and, despite age and health, still covers all the costs. My mother takes care of their child full-time.
We’ve thought about legal steps, but we’re held back by community gossip and inexperience with such matters. We’re a simple family, and we’ve never faced anything like this before. Right now, our main concern is the emotional health of our parents, also her.
If anyone has faced a similar situation or can offer guidance—especially on how to emotionally and practically support elderly parents—we would truly appreciate your insight. We’re also open to hearing any legal advice that could help protect our parents’ rights and bring peace to the home, while handling things as respectfully as possible.
Thank you from the heart.
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BLawyer here, based in Delhi.
Your parents have the right to live in peace, especially if they own the home and are supporting others. The Supreme Court recently said that eviction under the Senior Citizens Act is not automatic, but it can still be allowed in serious cases where the parents’ well-being is at risk.
They can approach the Maintenance Tribunal under the Senior Citizens Act in their district. Even if they are not asking for money, the tribunal can look at the full situation and pass appropriate orders, including eviction if justified.
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