Family Courts Act, 1984
12. Assistance of medical and welfare experts
In every suit or proceedings, it shall be open
to a Family Court to secure the services of a medical expert or such person
(preferably a woman where available), whether related to the parties or not,
including a person professionally engaged in promoting the welfare of the
family as the court may think fit, for the purposes of assisting the Family Court
in discharging the functions imposed by this Act.