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Sad parents fight son with the law - 6th June 2022
A couple in India are taking serious steps to change their situation. Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad, who are 61 and 57, are tired of having no grandchildren.
The pair say they have little money now. Bringing up their son wasn't cheap. They paid for him to become a pilot, and his wedding six years ago cost a large amount.
Now, it's decision time for their son and his wife. The older couple would like a grandchild in the next 12 months or their money back – that's 50 million rupees, or $650,000.
The older and younger couple don't have a good relationship at the moment. Sadhana says that in their society, their present situation is unfair. She said people laugh at them for not having grandchildren. "We are very unhappy," said her husband, Sanjeev. "We are retired. We want to be grandparents."
The older couple have decided to use the law to help. It's the first time this has ever happened but one expert, Professor Vasavi, understands. She explains that in India, "marriages are between families and not just a couple." After getting married, you're expected to have children for the family and also the community.
We'll soon find out if the law agrees.
