Civil Law and Procedure
The Family Courts Act, 1984
Act 66 of 1984 · 23 sections
Title, date and preamble
[14th September, 1984.]
An Act to provide for the establishment of Family Courts with a view to promote conciliation in,
and secure speedy settlement of, disputes relating to marriage and family affairs and for
matters connected therewith.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Thirty-fifth Year of the Republic of India as follows:—
Contents
CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY
CHAPTER II FAMILY COURTS
CHAPTER III JURISDICTION
CHAPTER IV PROCEDURE
- 9.Duty of Family Court to make efforts for settlement
- 10.Procedure generally
- 11.Proceedings to be held in camera
- 12.Assistance of medical and welfare experts
- 13.Right to legal representation
- 14.Application of Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- 15.Record of oral evidence
- 16.Evidence of formal character on affidavit
- 17.Judgment
- 18.Execution of decrees and orders