M.P. Gangadharan & Anr vs State Of Kerala & Ors

The Supreme Court interpreted the Family Courts Act, 1984 regarding the authority of the State to shift a Family Court from Manjeri to Malappuram. The Court held that the State has the power to direct such a shift based on the necessity for adequate infrastructure and accessibility for litigants, as evidenced by reports from the District Judge and the Presiding Officer highlighting deficiencies at the Manjeri location. The Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition challenging the Government Order for the shift, affirming the importance of ensuring proper facilities for the functioning of Family Courts.