Can parents claim maintenance from children?

Yes. If a parent, mother or father, is old, unwell, or otherwise unable to support themselves financially, they can claim maintenance from their children under Section 20 of HAMA (Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act) and Section 144 of BNSS (Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita). This reflects the idea that the duty of care runs both ways across generations.