Niyaz Ahmed vs Son and Daughter-in-law — Property and Maintenance Dispute

Timeline

1. 27 Oct 2026News

   Jammu: Victory for the elderly's dignity, son and daughter-in-law who harassed father to be evicted from the house; big decision by Doda Tribunal.

   In a landmark decision, the Doda Appellate Tribunal, while accepting the appeal of 70-year-old Niyaz Ahmed, has ordered the eviction of his son and daughter-in-law from his self-acquired property. This decision comes following allegations of harassment of the elderly and occupation of property under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ordered a man and his wife to leave his father's home.

   Who:

   Niyaz Ahmed is the father who brought the appeal. His son and daughter-in-law are the ones ordered to leave. The Doda Appellate Tribunal is the court that made the decision.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.

   Why:

   The father alleged he was harassed by his son and daughter-in-law. The court acted under a law meant to protect the welfare of senior citizens.

   What it means:

   The son and daughter-in-law must move out of the house owned by the father.

2. 27 Oct 2026News

   J-K: Doda tribunal orders eviction of son, daughter-in-law to protect elderly man’s rights

   Doda/Jammu, Oct 27 (PTI) In a significant ruling underscoring the right of senior citizens to live with dignity in their own homes, an appellate tribunal in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda directed the eviction of an elderly man’s son and daughter-in-law from portions of his self-acquired property, according to his lawyer. ]

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A tribunal ordered a man and his wife to leave his father's home.

   Who:

   Niyaz Ahmed is the elderly man, his son and daughter-in-law are the occupants, and the Doda Appellate Tribunal is the court.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.

   Why:

   The court ruled this to protect the elderly man's right to live with dignity in his own property.

   What it means:

   The son and daughter-in-law must move out of the portions of the home they occupied.