The Supreme Court of India held that a Senior Citizens Tribunal can order the eviction of children or relatives from a senior citizen's property where such eviction is necessary to protect the parent's life, dignity and peaceful residence. The dispute concerned an elderly woman who was allegedly subjected to harassment by her son and daughter-in-law and was forced to move to an old-age facility. The Court interpreted the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 as a beneficial legislation intended to protect elderly persons. Although the statute does not expressly use the word “eviction,” the Tribunal possesses implied and incidental powers necessary to make its statutory duty of protection effective. The Court relied upon Article 21, Article 41 and the earlier S. Vanitha v. Deputy Commissioner precedent. It restored the eviction orders and permitted the senior citizen to return to the property.