Priyanka Prabhas v. Srejith S
Case brief
What is this about?
Delay in Family Court proceedings prompted statewide directions on case management, counselling, mediation, trial scheduling, interim applications and execution. The petitions were disposed of with mandatory compliance directions. Parties seeking early disposal must first approach the Family Court.
What did the court decide?
Family Courts directed to implement uniform case-management procedures and timelines and submit compliance reports to the Registrar (District Judiciary).