The Family Courts Act `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.
List of Chapters & Sections
PRELIMINARY
FAMILY COURTS
JURISDICTION
PROCEDURE
- 9Duty of Family Court to make efforts for settlement
- 10Procedure generally
- 11Proceedings to be held in camera
- 12Assistance of medical and welfare experts
- 13Right to legal representation
- 14Application of Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- 15Record of oral evidence
- 16Evidence of formal character on affidavit
- 17Judgment
- 18Execution of decrees and orders
APPEALS AND REVISIONS
MISCELLANEOUS