The High Court of Chhattisgarh has set aside an ex-parte judgment and decree of divorce passed by the Family Court, Janjgir, ruling that a court cannot proceed ex-parte against a defendant on a date fixed for reconciliation or interlocutory proceedings, as opposed to the actual “hearing” of the suit. The Division Bench, comprising Justice Sanjay
Chhattisgarh HC Sets Aside Ex-Parte Divorce Decree; Rules Oral Request Sufficient for Legal Aid, Mandates Family Courts to Maintain Independent Amicus Curiae Panel
