Act Number: 66

Act Name: The Family Courts Act, 1984

Year: 1984

Enactment Date: 1984-09-14

Long Title: 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.

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Department of Justice

Section 13: Right to legal representation.
    Notwithstanding anything contained in any law, no party to a suit or proceeding before a Family Court shall be entitled, as of right, to be represented by a legal practitioner:
     Provided that if the Family Court considers it necessary in the interest of justice, it may seek the assistance of a legal expert as amicus curiae.
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