Delhi High Court Orders Re Training for Family Court Judge After Improper Divorce Decree

The Delhi High Court has set aside a divorce decree passed without recording any evidence and relying on non-existent legal provisions. 

The Court noted that repeated procedural lapses by Judge Harish Kumar, who cited an imaginary “Section 28A” of the SMA while deciding a petition under the HMA.

The Bench directed mandatory refresher training at the Delhi Judicial Academy, emphasizing that heavy caseloads do not excuse ignoring statutory requirements.

A fresh trial will now be conducted before the Principal Judge, Patiala House.