India, April 6 -- Justice Hima Kohli, who chairs the Supreme Court's committee for family court matters, proposed legislative amendments on Saturday to broaden the jurisdiction of family courts and improve their efficiency in handling cases smoothly.

In her keynote address at a regional conference for the northern zone on family court matters, Justice Kohli highlighted that while the Family Courts Act of 1984 is comprehensive, it has limitations that hinder the effectiveness of family courts.

One significant limitation, she pointed out, is the Act's omission regarding the granting of injunctions against domestic violence.

"The gap was partially addressed by the Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005 but jurisdictional cha...