The Family Courts Ordinance, 1985

( Ordinance NO. XVIII OF 1985 )

[ 30th March, 1985 ]

এই আইন পারিবারিক আদালত আইন, ২০২৩ ( ২০২৩ সনের ২৬ নং আইন ) দ্বারা রহিত করা হইয়াছে।
An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of Family Courts.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of Family Courts and for matters connected therewith;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the 24th March, 1982, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Ordinance to override other laws

4. Establishment of Family Courts

5. Jurisdiction of Family Courts

6. Institution of suit

7. Issue of summons and notice

8. Written statement

9. Consequence of non-appearance of the parties

10. Pre-trial proceeding

11. Trial in camera

12. Recording of evidence

13. Conclusion of trial

14. Compromise decree

15. Writing of judgment

16A. Interim order by Family Courts

16. Enforcement of decrees

17. Appeal

18. Power of Family Court to summon witnesses

19. Contempt of Family Courts

20. Application and non-application of certain laws

21. Appearance through agents

22. Court-fee

23. Ordinance VIII of 1961 not affected

24. Family Court deemed to be a District Court for purposes of Act VIII of 1890

25. Transfer and stay of suits and appeals

26. Power to make rules

27. Provisions relating to pending cases