Elder abuse is addressed under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalize physical violence, mental cruelty, financial exploitation, and neglect. These provisions help in prosecuting offenders and protecting the rights and dignity of senior citizens.
Sometimes elder abuse leads to extreme distress; this section applies if abuse pushes elders to suicidal attempts.
Used if abuse results in life-threatening injuries or attempts to cause death.
For causing severe bodily injury to elders.
Penalizes physical assault causing bodily pain or injury.
If weapons or harmful substances are used.
For serious injury inflicted by dangerous means.
Restricting the elder’s freedom of movement unlawfully.
Confining elders against their will.
In cases of sexual violence against elders.
Applies to sexual assault cases.
Covers non-consensual sexual acts.
For stealing money or valuables from elders.
Misuse or misappropriation of elder’s property.
Financial fraud or deception.
Often invoked in elder abuse by family members.
Threats or intimidation causing mental trauma.
An elderly man is physically assaulted and his valuables stolen by a relative. The police file a case invoking IPC Sections 323 (Voluntarily Causing Hurt), 380 (Theft), and 420 (Cheating) to prosecute the accused.
Registered FIR citing relevant IPC sections.
Collected medical and financial evidence.
Arrested accused based on cognizable offence status.
Initiated prosecution under appropriate IPC provisions.
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