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Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill to Focus on Protection of Rights, Dignity of Elderly

Summary by The Hindu
Keralam Senior Citizens Bill 2026 aims to protect elderly rights, promote active ageing, regulate care centres, and empower caregivers.

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The Hindu Business LineThe Hindu Business Line
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Keralam introduces senior citizens’ protection Bill with penalties for abuse

Keralam’s proposed legislation combines stricter oversight of care facilities with legal safeguards, financial protections and improved access to essential services for the elderly.

·Chennai, India
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Times of IndiaTimes of India
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Bill proposes up to three years’ jail for abuse of senior citizens

Kerala to table Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill 2026, proposing up to 3 years jail for abuse, stricter oversight and registered care centres.

·India
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The HinduThe Hindu
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Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill to focus on protection of rights, dignity of elderly

Keralam Senior Citizens Bill 2026 aims to protect elderly rights, promote active ageing, regulate care centres, and empower caregivers.

·Chennai, India
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Asianet News Network Pvt LtdAsianet News Network Pvt Ltd

Up to Three Years in Prison for Harassing Senior Citizens: Kerala Government Prepares Comprehensive Legislation

The government will introduce the 'Protection and Welfare of Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill' in the current session of the Legislative Assembly, which has been prepared with stronger provisions to ensure the protection and welfare of senior citizens.

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madhyamam.commadhyamam.com

Big Fine if There Is No Care; Three Years Jail for Abandoning Elderly, Bill to the Assembly | Three Years Jail for Abandoning Elderly: Kerala Senior Citizens Bill to Assembly

Thiruvananthapuram: A law will be enacted that will make relatives liable for up to three years in jail and a fine of up to Rs 50,000 if they neglect senior citizens. The Legislative Assembly...

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madhyamam.com broke the news on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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