Dear Sir,
1. No arrest in dowry cases till charges are verified, says Supreme Court
Expressing concern over disgruntled wives misusing the anti-dowry law against their husbands and in-laws, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed that no arrest or coercive action should be taken on such complaints without ascertaining the veracity of allegations.
Acknowledging a growing trend among women involved in marital discord to abuse Section 498A of IPC to rope in their husbands’ relatives — including parents, minor children, siblings and grandparents — in criminal cases, a bench of Justices A K Goel and UU Lalit said it was high time such frivolous cases which violated the human rights of innocent was checked.
3. Yes, it is better to get anticipatory bail from the court. and also file Writ petition u/s 482 quash the FIR.
Now the problems of Senior citizens can be resolved immediately under the latest Act i.e. Senior Citizens Act. You please contact any of the local advocate and ask him to file necessary application before Sub Divisional Magistrate(SDO) seeking an injunction order against them. Few FAQ's are as follows:
http://socialjustice.nic.in/UserView/PrintUserView?mid=52569
The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007
What are the provisions for protection of life and property of senior citizen provided in the Act?
Ans. The Act requires the Central Government and State Government Officers, including the police officers and the members of the judicial service, are given periodic sensitization and awareness training on the issues relating to this Act. Further, the State Government shall prescribe a comprehensive action plan for providing protection of life and property of senior citizens.
What are the provisions for prevention of abandonment of senior citizen provided in the Act?
Ans. The Act provides that whoever, having the care or protection of senior citizen leaves, such senior citizen in any place with the intention of wholly abandoning such senior citizen, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months or fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.