• Amanullah
• Dr. Rajbir Kumar

The rights, dignity, and welfare of senior citizens must be protected by robust legal and institutional measures, as India's population is ageing at a rapid pace. The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) are the primary focus of this article, which examines the intersection of human rights and criminal justice. It underscores critical obstacles, such as neglect, elder abuse, and societal indifference, which are further exacerbated by insufficient infrastructure, limited awareness, and gaps in implementation. The study emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive, rights-based approach to resolve these issues, underscoring the importance of capacity-building initiatives, amendments to existing laws, and collaborative efforts between the government, judiciary, civil society, and private sectors. The article endeavours to cultivate a more inclusive legal framework that guarantees justice and dignity for India's senior citizens by suggesting practical solutions, including public-private partnerships, law enforcement training programs, and increased legal protections.

Balancing Human Rights and Criminal Justice: Legal Protection for Senior Citizens in India

"Balancing Human Rights and Criminal Justice: Legal Protection for Senior Citizens in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.81-91, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGT06007.pdf

"Balancing Human Rights and Criminal Justice: Legal Protection for Senior Citizens in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. pp81-91, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGT06007.pdf