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Procedure to File a Complaint against a Family Court Judge in India [SAMPLE COMPLAINT]

In India, if you wish to file a complaint against a Family Court Judge, the appropriate procedure typically involves writing a formal complaint to the Chief Justice of the High Court under whose jurisdiction the judge functions. Below is a step-by-step guide to the procedure and a sample application.

  1. Gather Evidence: Collect all relevant documents, dates, case numbers, witness details, and any proof of misconduct or bias.

  2. Draft a Formal Complaint:

    • Address it to the Chief Justice of the High Court having jurisdiction over the Family Court.

    • Mention the name and designation of the judge.

    • Provide specific incidents with dates, facts, and how judicial propriety was compromised.

    • Avoid vague, disrespectful, or defamatory language.

    • Request for an inquiry or disciplinary action, but do not demand judicial relief (such as change of order). For that, you must appeal in court.

  3. Sign and Notarize (if required): Though not mandatory, notarizing can add authenticity.

  4. Send the Complaint:

    • Send a hard copy via Registered Post with Acknowledgment Due (RPAD) to the Chief Justice’s office at the concerned High Court.

    • Keep copies of everything for your records.

  5. Follow Up: If you receive no acknowledgment in a reasonable time, you may follow up with an RTI application to check the status.

Sample Complaint Application Against Family Court Judge

To
The Hon’ble Chief Justice
[Name of High Court]
[Full Address of the High Court]

Subject: Complaint against [Name], Family Court Judge, [Court Name & Location] for misconduct and judicial impropriety.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], aged [Your Age], residing at [Your Full Address], respectfully submit this complaint against Hon’ble [Judge’s Full Name], currently presiding over the Family Court at [Court Name & Location].

I am the petitioner/respondent in case no. [Case Number], titled [Your Name vs Other Party], pending before the said court. I wish to bring to your kind attention serious concerns regarding the conduct of the learned judge, which I believe compromise the fairness and impartiality of the proceedings.

Specific Grievances:
1. On [Date], during the hearing of my case, the Hon’ble judge [describe specific incident – e.g., shouted at me in open court, refused to admit relevant evidence, showed clear bias].
2. On [Another Date], [another incident, e.g., ex parte order without hearing my counsel].
3. The Hon’ble judge has demonstrated consistent bias and acted in a manner that undermines the dignity of the court. [ Write any other misconduct, bias, irregularities, etc]

I believe that such conduct is not in line with the high standards expected of judicial officers and erodes the public’s faith in the judiciary.

Request:
I humbly request that this matter be thoroughly looked into and appropriate action be taken if the facts are found correct. I am willing to appear in person or provide further documentation if required.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Mobile Number]
[Email ID]
[Date]
[Place]

Enclosures:
1. Copy of petition/order
2. List of incidents with details
3. Supporting evidence (if any)

CC: Registrar HC
Registrar District Court (Your District)
State Law minister
Lokayukta
Law minister of India

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • Do not include demands for relief like altering a court order — for that, file an appeal or revision in a higher court.

  • Defamation or baseless allegations can backfire — be specific, truthful, and respectful.

  • For judicial misconduct, the complaint process is administrative, but judges enjoy constitutional protection — so disciplinary action is rare and requires strong evidence.

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