One son went outstation for two days. Other sons came to his house in his absence, physically lifted father, put him in a taxi, beat him up in taxi, taxi brought to a Court. Father was asked to sign property transfer papers before notary Advocate. After he signed, names were transferred in Registry office, and then they put father back in house.
When outgoing son returned home, he learned tragic tale from father.
Legal options were explored. Lawyers were consulted. Police complaints can be filed against other sons. Civil suit can be filed to cancel property transfer deeds.
The weather remained heated for a week but then nothing was done.
Father was not willing to initiate any legal actions against his erring sons.
Because he loved grand children. And after all, they were his sons! Would a father try to send his erting sons in jail?
And so the sad story ended. Simple laws not enough to protect old parents. May be, extra clause can be added that where transferee of property is above age of 60, the registrar should record his satisfaction about transaction. May be he should have power to defer registration where his doubts are not cleared. Some safe guards can be made.
Haresh Raichura 10/9/2016
