Central Act
The Family Courts Act, 1984
An Act to provide for the establishment of Family Courts with a view to promote conciliation in, and secure speedy settlement of, disputes relating to marriage and family affairs and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 66 of 1984 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1984-09-14 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Department of Justice |
| Sections | 23 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Family Courts Act, 1984 come into force?
It was enacted on 1984-09-14.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Justice).
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