Sons now taking parents to court instead of pilgrimages: Bombay HC
In a shocking and thought-provoking observation, the Bombay High Court has stated that sons are now taking their parents to court instead of taking them on pilgrimages. This comment was made by the court while refusing to grant relief to a man who wanted a restraining order against his parents. The court’s statement highlights the deteriorating moral values in our society, where children are increasingly taking their parents to court over petty issues instead of showing them respect and care.
The court’s observation is a stark reminder of the changing times we live in. In the past, it was considered a sacred duty for children to take care of their parents and show them respect. In Hindu mythology, the story of Shravan Kumar is often cited as an example of a son’s devotion to his parents. Shravan Kumar was a young boy who took his blind parents on a pilgrimage, carrying them on his shoulders. He gave his life for them, and his story is still remembered and revered today.
The Bombay High Court’s statement is a commentary on how far we have strayed from these moral values. “Our moral values have fallen so much that we’ve forgotten Shravan Kumar, who took his parents on a pilgrimage and gave his life for them,” the court stated. This statement is a scathing critique of our society, where children are increasingly prioritizing their own interests over their parents’ well-being.
The case in question involved a man who wanted a restraining order against his parents. The court refused to grant him relief, stating that he had failed to make out a case for granting such an order. The court’s decision was not just a legal one, but also a moral commentary on the state of our society. By refusing to grant the man relief, the court was sending a message that children have a moral obligation to take care of their parents, rather than taking them to court.
This phenomenon of children taking their parents to court is not limited to India. It is a global problem, where children are increasingly prioritizing their own interests over their parents’ well-being. In many countries, there are laws in place to protect the rights of elderly parents, but these laws are often inadequate or poorly enforced.
In India, the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, is a law that aims to protect the rights of elderly parents. The law requires children to provide maintenance to their parents, and failure to do so can result in penalties. However, the law is often poorly enforced, and many children continue to neglect their parents.
The Bombay High Court’s statement is a wake-up call for all of us. It is a reminder that we need to re-examine our moral values and prioritize our relationships with our parents. We need to recognize the sacrifices that our parents have made for us, and show them the respect and care that they deserve.
In conclusion, the Bombay High Court’s statement is a thought-provoking commentary on the state of our society. It highlights the deteriorating moral values in our society, where children are increasingly taking their parents to court instead of showing them respect and care. We need to learn from the example of Shravan Kumar, who gave his life for his parents. We need to prioritize our relationships with our parents, and show them the respect and care that they deserve.
As we move forward in life, we must remember the sacrifices that our parents have made for us. We must show them the respect and care that they deserve, rather than taking them to court over petty issues. The Bombay High Court’s statement is a reminder that we need to re-examine our moral values and prioritize our relationships with our parents.
