Mumbai, Nov 19: In a strongly worded order, the Bombay High Court has pulled up a Bandra resident, for what it called a “very unfortunate and sad situation” and “unpardonable” abandonment of his 76-year-old ailing mother, who has been lying in the ICU of Bandra’s Holy Family Hospital since August. The court said the case “shocks the conscience” and reflects a son’s failure to fulfil even the most basic duty of caring for his elderly mother.

HC Criticises Police and Tribunal for ‘Lack of Empathy’

Furthermore, the court also came down heavily on the Senior Police Officer, Bandra Police Station and the Senior Citizens Tribunal, for their “inaction and complete lack of empathy”. The failure of the Tribunal to take suo-moto cognizance under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior C

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