The family court, set up with an objective to tackle a heavy backlog of cases pertaining to family matters and hear them in an atmosphere different from the intimidating one of regular courts, would deal with cases of New Delhi district area.
According to Additional Principal Judge Kamlesh Kumar, the family court would ensure a congenial environment to deal with matters such as marriage, divorce, alimony, child custody and others.
Besides Acting Chief Justice A K Sikri, Justice Hima Kohli and other judges of the high court and the district courts would also attend the inauguration ceremony.
"The establishment of the family courts aims at reducing the burden on other trial courts in the city by speedily delivering justice to families.
"The purpose behind exclusive family courts is to clear the backlog of cases at civil and criminal courts involving family matters," said Additional Principal Judge Kamlesh Kumar, in a statement.
The family court at Patiala House courts complex would add to the existing family courts in the city at Dwarka, Rohini, Saket and Karkardooma courts complex.
The court would also have full-time counsellors to guide the families. PTI ABA
