HUMAN RIGHTS AND LEGAL PROTECTION TO ELDERLY PERSONS IN INDIA

Old age is a process which occurs naturally in the human life cycle. “It is the decline in the capacity of the functioning of the organs of human body. However, they constitute a reservoir of human resource, gifted with knowledge, deep insights and varied experiences in many walks of life. They are the senior participants of the family system who recognize better the faith, family history, values and related customary practices. The main Objectives of this study is to study the status of human rights of elderly persons in India and factors responsible for its non implementation. And to study and analyze the existing legal provisions, policies of government for the protection, maintenance and welfare for the elderly people in India. It can be said that we have legal mechanism under different laws to protect the rights of elderly. Our social security mechanism is disappeared with the passage of time. That is why elderly need other option that is legal mechanism. But this mechanism requires attention and efforts of the aggrieved party. There is no doubt that welfare officer do the formalities for the protection of the rights of elderly on their behalf. Still elderly must have the knowledge and awareness about the rights of themselves. It can be said that we have legal mechanism under different laws to protect the rights of elderly.”