Family Court matters

It is evident that the suit being one for a declaration as to the validity of marriage between the plaintiff and Keshab Mukhi as also for negative declaration regarding the marital status of defendant No.1 vis-a-vis Keshab Mukhi, the dispute squarely falls within the purview of Clause-(b). The other relief claimed, that is, for direction for disbursal of pensionary benefits, is obviously consequential being entirely dependent upon the main relief claimed. Thus, the matter which ought to have been dealt with by the Family Court after its establishment and functioning was entertained by the Civil Court...............Sanjukta Mukhi vs Gitanjali Mukhi & Ors on 16 May, 2025