THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY COURTS AND AGE-OLD INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE

Abstract

Marriage is the social institution of civilized society. It has cultural as well as religious foundation. It is entirely the function of discharging duties towards relationship. In India, marriage is a part of pious social contract with moral obligations. The level and proportion of morality has diminished among the people. The family courts play vital role in sustaining marriages. The parties to matrimonial disputes strive for their own rights.  They do not claim their duties towards marriage. The family courts make people vigilant about their duties.