Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has urged all states to establish family courts in every district with a population above 10 lakh, highlighting the need for sensitive handling of family matters.
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹3.5 lakh to a man who was wrongfully detained for eight months after his acquittal. The court also directed the installation of kiosks in prisons to help inmates check case updates.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju calls on states to establish family courts in districts with over 10 lakh population, highlighting the need for careful handling of sensitive cases and faster resolutions using mediation and technology.
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has called on states to set up family courts in every district with a population of over 10 lakh. He emphasized the need for careful handling of sensitive family cases.
The Madras High Court ordered the state to pay 3.5 lakhs to a man detained for 8 months after his acquittal. The court emphasized the need for better access to legal information for prisoners and directed the installation of KIOSK machines in prisons.
