Q. Consider the following statements about the Family Courts Act, 1984:
Statement I: Family Courts deal with cases like divorce, child custody, maintenance, and guardianship.
Statement II: Parties in Family Courts have an automatic right to be represented by a lawyer in all cases.
Which one is correct?

[A] Both statements are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

[B] Both statements are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I

[C] Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

[D] Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Family Courts handle issues related to marriage, child custody, maintenance, and similar matters.
  • In Family Courts, parties do not have an automatic right to be represented by a lawyer. The court may allow a lawyer only if necessary for justice.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)

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