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.
The manifestos of the Congress and CPI(M) parties aim to make changes to India’s legal landscape. Both parties have proposed repealing controversial laws such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Additionally, they advocate for bifurcating the Supreme Court, likely to address issues related to the workload and efficiency of the judiciary.
