Family Courts Act 1984
14th Dec, 2016
The Delhi High Court in an appeal before them has held that unilateral withdrawal of consent by a spouse at the time of mutual divorce without any grounds amounts to mental cruelty. In a case […]
16th May, 2016
Supreme Court observed that under Section 7(1) Explanation (b), a Suit or a proceeding for a declaration as to the validity of both marriage and matrimonial status of a person is within the exclusive jurisdiction […]
24th Sep, 2015
Relative of Husband can be made party to proceedings under Domestic Violence Act before Family Court
Bombay High Court in a Judgement has held that family Court, entertaining proceedings under Domestic Violence Act, would be governed by the definition of ‘Respondent’ under the Domestic Violence Act and not under the Family Court Act
9th Jul, 2015
Delhi High Court has given directions to the Family Courts to be cautious while dealing with privacy of parties to proceedings. It ruled that leave is to be sought from the Family Court before disclosing […]