THE ROLE OF FAMILY COURTS IN INDIA: A PILLAR OF JUSTICE IN FAMILY DISPUTES

AUTHOR – DHWANI VRAJESH VYAS, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SMT. KAMALABEN GAMBHIRCHAND SHAH LAW SCHOOL AND ALUMINI OF M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – DHWANI VRAJESH VYAS, THE ROLE OF FAMILY COURTS IN INDIA: A PILLAR OF JUSTICE IN FAMILY DISPUTES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 92-95, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

THIS ARTICLE IS PUBLISHED IN THE COLLABORATED SPECIAL ISSUE OF M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW AND THE INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ILE), TITLED “WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND LEGAL REFORMS” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-4-6). .

ABSTRACT

Family is the foundation of Indian society, and maintaining harmony within families is crucial for social stability. The Family Courts Act, 1984, was enacted to establish family courts across India to handle family-related disputes efficiently and amicably. The role of family courts is not just to enforce laws but also to promote reconciliation, counselling, and mediation, ensuring that disputes are resolved in a less adversarial manner. Family courts have exclusive jurisdiction over various matters related to marriage, family, and child welfare. These courts function under the Family Courts Act, 1984, which empowers them to handle. Family courts have the power to summon parties, examine witnesses, appoint counsellors, and enforce judgments in family disputes. They function with less rigid procedural rules to provide an environment conducive to reconciliation and justice. By addressing family disputes with empathy, efficiency, and fairness, family courts uphold the principles of justice, equality, and social welfare in India’s legal system.

Key Words: Family Court, Family, The Family Courts Act, 1984, reconciliation, counselling, mediation