Meera Girish v. Ramesh G Nair
Case brief
What is this about?
Delay in matrimonial proceedings prompted binding case-management directions for Family Courts across Kerala. The Court disposed of the petitions with directions covering counselling, mediation, trial scheduling, interim applications and execution. 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 submit compliance reports; early-hearing applications to be decided within two weeks.