Date: 22 September 2026
Venue: Auditorium, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune Number of Participants: 100 Students, along with Faculty Members
Resource Person: Adv. Shashanka Yadav Bhigwankar Nature of the Session: Guest Lecture / Academic Interaction.
A guest lecture on “Family Courts in India: Jurisdiction, Procedure and the Evolving Approach to Family Disputes” was organized with the objective of providing students with practical and contemporary insights into the functioning of Family Courts and the manner in which family disputes are addressed within the Indian legal system. A significant part of the lecture was devoted to leading case laws, which helped students understand the application of legal principles to practical situations.
The resource person also shared her practical experiences of appearing before and dealing with Family Courts. These experiences gave students valuable insights into courtroom procedures, practical challenges faced by litigants and advocates, and the importance of approaching family disputes with appropriate sensitivity and professionalism. The lecture was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. Students actively participated and raised questions relating to the jurisdiction,
procedure, practical functioning and judicial approach of Family Courts
The session was delivered by Adv. Shashanka Yadav Bhigwankar, a practicing advocate. Drawing upon her professional experience, she provided students with practical insights into the functioning and procedures of Family Courts.
The session enabled students to:
1. Understand the jurisdiction and functioning of Family Courts in India.
2. Gain practical knowledge regarding procedures followed before Family Courts.
3. Understand the significance of leading judicial decisions concerning family disputes.
4. Develop an understanding of the evolving judicial approach towards family dispute
resolution.
5. Gain practical insights into courtroom proceedings through the experiences shared by
the resource person.
6. Relate theoretical knowledge of family law to its practical application.
7. Develop greater awareness of the role of advocates in family dispute proceedings.
