Besides Justice Sikri, several judges of the Delhi High Court and trial courts too attended the inauguration ceremony.
The family courts are set up with an objective to tackle a heavy backlog of cases pertaining to the family matters and hear them in a congenial atmosphere, different from the intimidating ones at regular courts.
The family court, opened at the Patiala House court complex, would would deal with family cases of New Delhi district area. During the ceremony, a play based on family theme, was also staged.
The family court would ensure a congenial environment to deal with matters such as marriage, divorce, alimony, child custody and others.
The family court at Patiala House court complex would be in addition to the existing family courts in the city at Dwarka, Rohini, Saket and Karkardooma court complexes.
The family court at Patiala House would also have full-time counsellors to guide the families. PTI ABA RKS RAX
