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SHORT ANSWER: Yes, it is illegal to leave elderly parents without support in India. DETAILS: - The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 mandates children to provide maintenance to their elderly parents. - Parents can file a complaint against their children for neglect or abandonment. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Children may face a fine or imprisonment for failing to provide maintenance. SOURCE: - Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
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