Family Law Reflects Society's Commitment to Justice and Equality
Justice Surya Kant addressed women lawyers in Delhi, highlighting that family law is not limited to divorce, but is a dynamic framework that embodies the Constitution's vision of equality and women's empowerment.
Family law exists at the intersection of emotion, morality and justice.
At a seminar organized by the Delhi Women Lawyers Association and the Delhi Family Lawyers Association, Justice Surya Kant emphasized that the evolution of family law in India represents the judiciary's efforts to strengthen women's rights and shift from a paternalistic understanding of marriage to one based on dignity, equality, and partnership.
Author's summary: Justice Surya Kant discusses family law and equality.
- Family law extends beyond divorce
- Embodies the Constitution's ideals of equality and women's empowerment
- Represents the judiciary's effort to strengthen women's rights