Whether Family Court Has Jurisdiction To Entertain Plea Seeking Reliefs Under Domestic Violence Act? Kerala High Court Appoints Amicus Curiae

The Kerala High Court is set to decide whether Family Court has jurisdiction to entertain a petition seeking reliefs under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. A Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas on Wednesday appointed Advocate M. Ashok Kini as the amicus and posted the matter for consideration on August 10. As per the...