The Allahabad High Court held that Lok Adalats and District Legal Services Authorities cannot grant divorce decrees, ruling that only family courts possess jurisdiction to dissolve marriages, while Lok Adalats are limited to facilitating settlements and lack authority to exercise judicial powers in matrimonial disputes.
In a significant development within the Indian judiciary, the Central Government has officially announced the transfer of five High Court judges, as previously recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium. This move, part of the ongoing reshuffling in the judiciary, aims to enhance the functioning and efficiency of the High Courts across the country. Also read- […]
