The Family Courts Act, 1984

The Family Courts Act, 1984 was enacted to provide for the establishment of Family Courts in India, which would have exclusive jurisdiction to deal with matters relating to family disputes. The Act defines the term 'family' to include spouses, parents and their children, and other relatives, and it outlines the various types of disputes that can be brought before the Family Courts. The Act also lays down the procedures to be followed by the Family Courts, including the appointment of judges, the powers of the courts, and the process for appeals. One of the main objectives of the Act is to ensure speedy disposal of family disputes, and it provides for the use of alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as mediation and conciliation.