The burden of a family court
1 year, 9 months ago

The burden of a family court

The Hindu  

As a court reporter, I often visit the only family court in Mumbai for stories. Judges in family courts hear not just cases of divorce, but also of maintenance, child custody and alimony. Swati Chauhan, principal judge at the family court, whose idea this was, said many women came to the court with their infants. Recently, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that over 5,000 divorce cases are pending in the family court in Mumbai. While there are cases before the family courts with serious complications, there are also many cases where couples refuse to let go of their grudges and file frivolous applications and counter-applications.

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Family Courts Must Strive For Settlement With Balanced Approach, Avoid Procrastination & Haste: J&K High Court
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Family Courts Must Strive For Settlement With Balanced Approach, Avoid Procrastination & Haste: J&K High Court

Live Law  

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‘Only 7 Family Court Judges In Mumbai’: High Court Imposes Cost On Mother Seeking "Unreasonably" Quick Disposal Of Execution Plea For Access To Minor

Live Law  

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Can Proceedings Under Domestic Violence Act Be Transferred To Family Court? Bombay HC Directs Registry To Place Matter Before Appropriate Bench
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Proceedings Under Domestic Violence Act Be Transferred To Family Court? Bombay HC Directs Registry To Place Matter Before Appropriate Bench

Live Law  

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Family courts, where custody battles are fought, often during vacations, are traumatic experiences for children
1 year, 6 months ago

Family courts, where custody battles are fought, often during vacations, are traumatic experiences for children

The Hindu  

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11.40 lakh family disputes pending: SC judge
1 year, 9 months ago

11.40 lakh family disputes pending: SC judge

Deccan Chronicle  

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Take Initiative To Establish Family Court In Every District In Maharashtra: Bombay High Court To State
2 years, 5 months ago

Take Initiative To Establish Family Court In Every District In Maharashtra: Bombay High Court To State

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday urged the Maharashtra government to take steps to establish a family court in every district of the state. A division bench of Justice Anil K Menon and Justice Makarand S Karnik was hearing a PIL by a businessman Tushar Gupta, who claimed a severe dearth of family courts in the state despite the Family …

All India Family Law Digest 2021 : Judgments Of Supreme Court & High Courts
2 years, 11 months ago

All India Family Law Digest 2021 : Judgments Of Supreme Court & High Courts

Live Law  

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