An Examination of Older Persons’ Issues and Legal Rights under the Indian Constitution from a Critical Perspective

It is valid that in India, we equate elderly people to God and hold them in high regard in our traditions, culture and scriptures. Unfortunately, India is one of the countries with limited legislation protecting the rights of older individuals. As per in our country data, over one-eighth of the worldwide elderly population resides in our nation alone. It has been noticed that most of them will never retire in the conventional meaning of the expression and are going to stay employed as long as physically can for a variety of reasons. With increased life expectancy across the country, there has also been a considerable increase in the number of elderly in our country. It is clear that India has a long history of treating the elderly with dignity in all aspects of life. However, the elderly's place and prestige in contemporary society are under threat owing to a number of issues, including the dissolution of the joint family system. Article 41 of the Indian Constitution mandates the well-being of older persons. The Constitution guarantees equality as a basic right. Social security is a joint responsibility of the federal and provincial governments. As a result, the current article addresses a variety of issues confronting senior citizens in India, including medical, psychological, emotional, and social concerns. It also examines and implements numerous policies and activities for senior citizens.