18Execution of decrees and orders
(1) A decree or an order [other than an order under Chapter IX of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)], passed by a Family Court shall have the same force and effect as a decree or order of a civil court and shall be executed in the same manner as is prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) for the execution of decrees and orders.
(2) An order passed by a Family Court under Chapter IX of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall be executed in the manner prescribed for the execution of such order by that Code.
(3) A decree or order may be executed either by the Family Court which passed it or by the other Family Court or ordinary civil court to which it is sent for execution.
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- 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