Offences under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 are tried:
Section 25(2) says "An offence under this Act shall be tried summarily by a Magistrate". The Maintenance Tribunal decides maintenance claims, not offences, and no full…
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Offences under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 are tried:
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Correct answer D
Section 25(2) says "An offence under this Act shall be tried summarily by a Magistrate". The Maintenance Tribunal decides maintenance claims, not offences, and no full warrant-case trial or Sessions trial is needed.
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