Family Courts Act, 1984 (as amended by Act 16 of 2022)

The Family Courts Act, 1984 is a comprehensive Bare Act with comments that provides the statutory framework for establishment, jurisdiction, powers, and procedures of Family Courts in India. Enacted to promote speedy settlement of family disputes and encourage conciliation, the Act governs matters relating to marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, guardianship, and family relationships. This updated 2026 edition incorporates amendments introduced by the Family Courts (Amendment) Act, 2022 and presents the law in a clear and accessible format supported by judicial interpretation.

Key Features

• Bare Act text supported by concise and practice-oriented comments
• Updated with amendments under the Family Courts (Amendment) Act, 2022
• Explains jurisdiction and procedural framework of Family Courts
• Focuses on conciliation and settlement-oriented adjudication
• Includes landmark judgments for authoritative interpretation
• Structured layout for easy reference and practical use
• Updated edition reflecting the latest statutory provisions
• Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co.

This book is highly useful for advocates, family law practitioners, judicial officers, judicial service aspirants, law students, academicians, mediators, counsellors, and legal researchers who require an authoritative and updated reference on family court procedure and family dispute resolution in India. Its concise presentation and inclusion of landmark judgments make it especially valuable for litigation, mediation, academic study, and examination preparation.