Diploma in Family Court Practice – Theory and Practice

Post Graduate Diploma Courses

Duration: 6 months / 1 year

Fees – Rs 15000/-  for Study Materials and One Final Test (Students who score 40% – Pass class, 50% – Second class,60% – First class, 75% – Distinction)

For online coaching classes – Separate fees of Rs 15000/-

Diploma Certificate is awarded at the end of the course. Mentioning the class obtained(Diploma not recognized by government – Useful only for Private Institutions).

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Diploma in Family Court Practice – Theory and Practice

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Family Law and Family Court System

• Concept and Importance of Family Law in India
• Historical Background and Evolution of Family Courts
• The Family Courts Act, 1984 – Objectives and Scope
• Jurisdiction and Powers of Family Courts

Module 2: Marriage Laws in India

• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Essentials of a Valid Marriage, Void and Voidable Marriages
• Muslim Law on Marriage (Nikah) – Essentials, Types, Mehr, Talaq, Khula, Iddat
• Special Marriage Act, 1954 – Inter-religious and Civil Marriages
• Christian and Parsi Marriage Laws

Module 3: Divorce and Judicial Separation

• Grounds for Divorce under Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Parsi Laws
• Divorce under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
• Mutual Consent Divorce vs. Contested Divorce
• Restitution of Conjugal Rights and Judicial Separation
• Landmark Supreme Court and High Court Judgments on Divorce

Module 4: Maintenance and Alimony

• Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC
• Maintenance under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
• Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
• Alimony and Permanent Maintenance under Different Laws
• Rights of Divorced Women and Widows

Module 5: Child Custody and Guardianship

• Concept of Guardianship under Different Personal Laws
• Custody of Minor Children in Divorce Proceedings
• The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
• Parens Patriae Doctrine and Welfare of the Child Principle
• Judicial Precedents on Child Custody and Visitation Rights

Module 6: Domestic Violence and Protection of Women

• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• Types of Domestic Violence and Legal Remedies
• Role of Protection Officers and NGOs
• Legal Precedents and Landmark Cases on Domestic Violence

Module 7: Adoption and Surrogacy Laws in India

• The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – Adoption by Hindus and Non-Hindus
• CARINGS Guidelines on Adoption
• Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 – Legal Aspects and Eligibility

Module 8: Property and Inheritance Rights in Family Law

• Concept of Ancestral and Self-Acquired Property
• Hindu Succession Act, 1956 – Rights of Women and Daughters
• Muslim Law of Inheritance – Shares of Legal Heirs
• Christian and Parsi Succession Laws

Module 9: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Family Matters

• Mediation and Conciliation in Family Disputes
• Role of Lok Adalats and Family Counseling Centers
• Judicial Precedents on ADR in Family Disputes
• Family Mediation Techniques and Practices

Module 10: Practical Aspects of Family Court Practice

• Drafting of Petitions for Divorce, Maintenance, and Custody
• Filing and Procedure in Family Courts
• Evidence, Witness Examination, and Cross-Examination in Family Cases
• Ethical Considerations and Professional Conduct in Family Law Practice

This syllabus provides a comprehensive approach to both theoretical and practical aspects of family court practice in India.