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What is a family court? Explain its function.

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A court which deals with the family matters of marriage, divorce, child custody, and family maintenance is called family courts. The family court act was enacted in India on 14th September 1984, the family courts are established by the state government in consultation with the High Court. It can settle the family disputes through conciliation and mediation so as to avoid the delay and to save the money bearded by both the parties.

The state government is empowers to set up a family court where the population is exceeding more than 10 lakhs. At present 190 family courts are functioning in India and 12 are in the Karnataka.



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