The Bihar State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has approved the proposal to punish sons and daughters, who abandon their elderly parents, with a jail term.
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Rajasthan
d. Bihar
Details:
- The approval was announced on 11th June.
- The proposal was moved by the state's Social Welfare Department.
- Such cases will be registered under the non-bailable section after receiving complaints from elderly parents.
- The decision is expected to have a huge impact in society in taking care of the elderly, who are at times neglected or abandoned by their wards.
Question:
Q. Which State's Cabinet has approved the proposal to punish sons and daughters, who abandon their elderly parents, with a jail term?a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Rajasthan
d. Bihar
