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Under Section 20 of the Family Court Act, a Family Court is authorized to perform the functions of a Judicial Magistrate of which class?

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7 May 2019
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Section 20 of the Family Court Act grants the Family Court the authority to exercise the powers of a First Class Judicial Magistrate. This provision enables the Family Court to handle matters within the jurisdiction of such magistrates.

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  1. 1.Under Section 18 of the Family Court Act 1964, which type of woman is permitted to be represented by an agent?
  2. 2.What consequence can a defendant face if they fail to make maintenance payments?
  3. 3.Which section of the Family Courts Act addresses the issue of contempt of Family Courts?
  4. 4.Within what time frame must the appellate court resolve a family appeal?
  5. 5.If a Family Court judgment and decree is delivered by a District Judge or an Additional District Judge, to which authority should an appeal be made?
  6. 6.Which type of court exercises its authority when enforcing a Family Court's judgment and decree?
  7. 7.Under which section does a Family Court have the authority to order that payments under its decree be made in installments as it considers appropriate?
  8. 8.What is the prescribed time limit for filing a family suit according to Section 12-A?
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