Protection of Parents Ordinance

The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the “Ordinance”) constitutes a pivotal legal mechanism in Pakistan aimed at safeguarding the fundamental rights of parents against mistreatment or exploitation by their children. This Ordinance underscores the societal and legal imperative of parental respect, dignity, and protection. A recurrent question, however, pertains to whether […]

The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 (والدین کی حمایت آرڈیننس, 2021), enacted in Pakistan, provides a robust legal framework to uphold the dignity and fundamental rights of parents. This statute addresses incidents of mistreatment, neglect, and harassment inflicted upon parents by their children, offering a structured mechanism for redress. A pertinent question under this ordinance

The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021, is a pivotal legal framework in Pakistan, designed to safeguard parents from eviction and mistreatment by their children. This ordinance arose from increasing societal concerns regarding the neglect and mistreatment of elderly parents. The evolving dynamics of urbanization, nuclear family systems, and generational conflicts have necessitated robust legislative measures

The question of whether children can evict their parents from their home under The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 has sparked intense discourse in Pakistan. For instance, a high-profile case in Lahore saw elderly parents forcibly displaced by their children, prompting widespread public outrage and drawing attention to the legal remedies available to protect parental

The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 (والدین کی تحفظ کے آرڈیننس, 2021) is a landmark legislative measure in Pakistan aimed at safeguarding the rights and dignity of parents. It addresses issues of neglect, abuse, and exploitation by children, aligning with Pakistan’s socio-cultural values and Islamic principles. This comprehensive guide examines the procedural steps for filing

The Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 (والدین کی حمایت کا آرڈیننس 2021) represents a landmark legal development introduced by the Government of Pakistan on May 8, 2021. This legislation is designed to ensure the protection of elderly parents, addressing critical concerns such as neglect, abuse, and the unjust expulsion of parents from their homes by