Chief Justice of India Surya Kant proposed renaming family courts as Family Resolution Centres, stating the term “court” can be intimidating and emphasizing a reformative approach focused on resolving disputes, rebuilding relationships, and making justice more accessible and less adversarial.
Today(on 6th April), Justice Hima Kohli, leading the Supreme Court’s family court committee, urged for legislative reforms to widen jurisdiction and enhance efficiency at a regional conference. She highlighted limitations in the Family Courts Act, like the absence of injunctions against domestic violence and the lack of authority to handle contempt cases. The conference aimed to address these issues.
