If any person having sufficient means neglects or refuse to maintain his father or mother, a magistrate may
Verified Answer
A. Cause him to be arrested
B. Forfeit his source of income
C. Punish him for contempt of court
D. Direct that person to pay a monthly allowance to his father or mother
Explanation:
Under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), if a person having sufficient means neglects or refuses to maintain their father or mother who are unable to maintain themselves, a Magistrate of the first class may order such person to make a monthly allowance for the maintenance of their parents. The other options are not the primary remedy provided under this section.