The primary law protecting senior citizens in India is the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. This act ensures financial security, healthcare access, and property protection for the elderly. It also provides legal recourse against abuse and neglect.
Other key laws and provisions that protect senior citizens include the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), personal laws like the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.