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Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2007

A draft bill in Parliament attempts to mandate the care of elderly citizens in law, and envisions the establishment of tribunals to ensure its functioning. But its definitions and methods leave many questions unanswered. Priya Narayan Parker presents a legislative brief.

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+ Environment
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- Biodiversity
- Cities
- Climate
- Education
- Energy
- Fisheries
- Forests
- Hazards
- Laws and Regulations
- Mining
- Reviews
- Waste Management
- Water Resources
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+ Government
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+ Human Rights
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+ Laws and Regulations
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