Family matters at Tis Hazari Courts
Tis Hazari is Delhi's oldest district court complex and one of its busiest. Its family courts handle matters from central and western Delhi, and heavy cause lists mean adjournments are common. Well-prepared paperwork and a clear chronology make a real difference to how quickly a case moves.
Tis Hazari is one of the oldest and busiest district court complexes in Delhi. It hosts civil, criminal and family courts for its judicial districts. Location: Civil Lines area, near Kashmere Gate. It serves the Central, West judicial districts.
Cases we assist with here
| Matter | Usual forum in the complex |
|---|---|
| Mutual consent divorce, contested divorce, judicial separation, annulment | Family court |
| Maintenance and alimony | Family court (including maintenance under s.144 BNSS) |
| Custody, guardianship, visitation | Family court |
| Domestic Violence Act applications | Magistrate's court |
| Criminal complaints connected with marriage (e.g. dowry harassment, stridhan) | Criminal courts; quashing on settlement goes to the High Court |
Is your case filed here?
For divorce, section 19 of the Hindu Marriage Act allows filing where the marriage was solemnised, where the respondent lives, where the parties last lived together, or where the wife lives if she is the petitioner. Within Delhi, the family court is then chosen by the judicial district for that address, which is based on police-station areas rather than the 2026 revenue districts.
How a case usually runs
- Filing and notice. Petition filed; summons issued.
- First hearings and mediation. Referral to the mediation centre or counsellor is routine.
- Interim relief. Interim maintenance, litigation costs, custody or visitation.
- Evidence and arguments. If there is no settlement.
- Decree or settlement decree.
Areas whose matters usually come here
Before your first hearing
- Carry the marriage certificate or other proof of marriage.
- Prepare your income, assets and liabilities details for the disclosure affidavit required in maintenance matters.
- Keep a dated chronology and copies of any earlier complaints or orders.
We do not promise outcomes or timelines. Court practice and bench allocation change; we confirm current arrangements for your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tis Hazari Courts the right court for my divorce?
Will we be sent to mediation?
Can a spouse abroad appear by video?
Disclaimer: This page gives general information about the law and procedure as understood at the time of writing. It is not legal advice for your situation. Requirements may vary depending on the parties' circumstances, applicable law, jurisdiction and the concerned authority, and rules and forms change from time to time. Please consult an advocate before acting.