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The Family Courts Act, 1984
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14-09-1984
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.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department of Justice

Chapters, and Sections


Chapter 1 - Preliminary
1 - Short title, extent and commencement.
2 - Definitions.
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Chapter 2 - Family Courts
3 - Establishment of Family Courts.
4 - Appointment of Judges.
5 - Association of social welfare agencies, etc.
6 - Counsellors, officers and other employees of Family Courts.
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Chapter 3 - Jurisdiction
7 - Jurisdiction.
8 - Exclusion of jurisdiction and pending proceedings.
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Chapter 4 - 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.
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Chapter 5 - Appeals and Revisions
19 - Appeal.
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Chapter 6 - Miscellaneous
20 - Act to have overriding effect.
21 - Power of High Court to make rules.
22 - Power of the Central Government to make rules.
23 - Power of the State Government to make rules.
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