Kerala High Court: Family Courts Must Set Time Frame for Case Disposal
Shruti Mahapatra
The Kerala High Court has ruled that family courts must provide a specific time frame when asked for speedy disposal of cases. Simply stating that the matter will be handled…
Family law
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