WRIC/39799/2026 of SIYA RAM SHUKLA Vs STATE OF U.P AND 4 OTHERS on 30 September 2026

1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and Shri Mukul Tripathi, learned Standing Counsel for the State.

2. By means of the present writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, the petitioner has prayed for relief in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondent District Magistrate to ensure restoration of possession over portion of the house to the petitioner.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner, being a senior citizen, has right to seek protection from the District Magistrate, who is the prescribed authority under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. He has drawn the attention of the Court to Rule 22 of the Rules framed thereunder and submits that there is already a report to the effect that the lock put by the petitioner upon the portion of the house, which was in his occupation has been broken by his brothers. It is further submitted that there is no suit pending between the parties.

4. In the given facts and circumstances, we direct the District Magistrate concerned to take into consideration the complaint of the petitioner and dispose of the same in accordance with law, exercising its power under the said Rule, within a period of two months from the date of production

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Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Arjun Singhal, Ravindra Nath Mishra Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C. Siya Ram Shukla .....Petitioner(s) State Of U.P And 4 Others .....Respondent(s)

of a certified copy of this order.

5. Subject to aforesaid direction, the writ petition is disposed of. October 1, 2026 Kuldeep WRIC No. 39799 of 2026 2 (Garima Prashad,J.) (Ajit Kumar,J.) Digitally signed by :- KULDEEP SINGH High Court of Judicature at Allahabad