My neighbour’s widowed mother is being kept locked in her room by her son, who denies her food and beats her. I helped her file a police report but the officers haven’t been very cooperative. What can I do to ensure her safety and get her son punished for this cruelty?

You can escalate the matter by filing a complaint with the Superintendent of Police or the National Human Rights Commission. You can also seek legal assistance from a lawyer to file a case of domestic violence and cruelty against your neighbour’s son under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.