# Bombay HC: OCI cardholders can seek remedies under Senior Citizens Act 2026-08-08T00:07:51+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Bombay High Court ruled that an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder is entitled to remedies under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, even if not an Indian citizen. Justice N.J. Jamadar held that the Act’s definition of 'parent' does not require citizenship, unlike the definition of 'senior citizen'. The court disagreed with a contrary Karnataka High Court judgment. It quashed an eviction order against a daughter-in-law, allowing the OCI parent to seek maintenance and property protection under the law. ## Coverage - livelaw.in Tags: Bombay High Court, eviction, maintenance, OCI cardholder, parental rights, Senior Citizens Act Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bombay-hc-oci-cardholders-can-seek-remedies-under-senior-citizens-act/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bombay-hc-oci-cardholders-can-seek-remedies-under-senior-citizens-act/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.