Overview

• On July 6, Smita Rajput lodged a complaint accusing her grandson, Aditya Rajput, of systematically intimidating her for money and property.
• Goregaon police registered an FIR on July 8 under Section 24 of the Senior Citizens and Guardians Maintenance and Welfare Act and IPC Sections 351(2) and 352.
• Investigators are probing allegations that he forced her to withdraw ₹5 lakh and seized ₹60 lakh from the sale of her second flat to fund his addiction.
• Smita reported continued harassment even after moving in with her daughter, prompting formal charges.
• The case highlights growing concerns over legal protections for senior citizens and the impact of urban drug addiction on family welfare.