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Pre-trial proceeding
Act: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Family Courts Act 1993
Section Provisions
THE AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR THE AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR FAMILY COURTS ACT, 1993 [ACT XI OF 1994] [Dated January 25, 1994] AN ACT to make provisions for the establishment of Family Courts. WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision for the establishment of Family Courts for the expeditious settlement &disposal of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs and for matters connected therewith; It is hereby enacted as follows: 10. Pre-trial proceeding.--- (1) As soon as may be, after the written statement has been filed, the Court shall fix a date for pre-trial hearing of the case and issue notices to the parties for attending the Court on the date so fixed. (2) On the date so fixed, the Court shall examine the plaint, the written statement (if any) and the precis of evidence and documents filed by the parties and shall also, if it so deems fit, record the statement of parties or their counsel. (3) At the pre-trial hearing, the Court shall ascertain the points at issue between the parties and attempt to effect a compromise or reconciliation between the parties, if this be possible. (4) If no compromise or reconciliation is possible, the Court shall frame the issues in the case and fix a date for evidence.