Protection of action taken in good faith

In force Act 56 of 2007 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 56 of 2007 Ministry Social Justice and Empowerment Enacted 29 Dec 2007

Section 28 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, the State Governments or the local authority or any officer of the Government in respect of anything which is done in good faith or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act and any rules or orders made there The Act was enacted on 29 Dec 2007.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, the State Governments or the local authority or any officer of the Government in respect of anything which is done in good faith or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act and any rules or orders made thereunder.
Section 28, The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (Act 56 of 2007).

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, the State Governments or the local authority or any officer of the Government in respect of anything which is done in good faith or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act and any rules or orders made there

How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Senior Citizens Act 28, section 28 Senior Citizens Act, section 28 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 28 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act enacted?

Section 28 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, cited as Senior Citizens Act 28, was enacted on 29 Dec 2007 as Act 56 of 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

5. Application for maintenance488 words
6. Jurisdiction and procedure318 words
16. Appeals273 words
32. Power of State Government to make rules234 words
2. Definitions231 words
4. Maintenance of parents and senior citizens218 words

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