Neglecting parents can lead to jail, ₹5,000 fine: Udupi DC. Neglecting or abandoning parents/senior citizens could result in imprisonment of up to three months and fine of ₹5,000 under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Udupi DC Swaroopa TK said. She stressed the need for effective implementation of laws and programmes intended to protect senior citizens and ensure they live with dignity, and proper care.