Kerala HC Calls for Child-Friendly Atmosphere in Family Courts

Kerala high court law insider)

Debangana Ray

Published on July 1, 2022 at 21:19 IST

The Kerala High Court has directed the Registrar to explore the possibility of dedicating a separate room, with a child-friendly atmosphere akin to POCSO courts, in all family courts.

The direction given by the court is intended to create a suitable atmosphere in courts for handing over of children and for parents to exercise their custody and visitation rights.

The court also called for a report from the registrar regarding the number of POCSO courts functioning in the vicinity of family courts within four weeks.

The court passed the order after R. Leela, a lawyer practicing in family courts brought to the court’s notice about the pathetic condition of family courts.

The court said it was a known matter that most of the family courts were functioning without proper infrastructure and facilities.

It directed the registrar to inform all presiding officers of family courts to strictly follow the directives issued by the High Court.

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