Which one of the following States of India has passed a legislation (in 1996) making the maintenance of ones parents mandatory?

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Q: 24 (IAS/1997)
Which one of the following States of India has passed a legislation (in 1996) making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory?

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Current Affairs

question_exam: 

IAS

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In this question, you`re asked which state in India passed legislation in 1996 that requires the maintenance of one`s parents to be mandatory. The legislation pertains to an obligation for children to take care of their parents.

Option 1, Kerala, is incorrect as this state did not pass such a legislation in 1996. The same goes for Option 2, West Bengal, and Option 3, Maharashtra. They haven`t passed laws making it compulsory for children to provide for their parents.

Option 4, Himachal Pradesh, is the correct answer. The state of Himachal Pradesh in India passed the `Himachal Pradesh Maintenance of Parents and Dependants Bill` in 1996, making it legally mandatory for children to provide maintenance to their parents.