The case originated from a petition by Dr. Ashwani Kumar advocating for the enforcement of elderly individuals' fundamental rights as per Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, emphasizing the need ... for financial, medical, and social security, and requesting judicial intervention for pension schemes, housing, healthcare, and the effective application of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, prompting the Supreme Court to scrutinize the government's constitutional and statutory duties in protecting seniors' rights.