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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an alternate form of dispute resolution between parties that take place without a judicial trial. To know more, continue reading on this faqtsheet!
In the normal course of things, legal disputes usually require a case to be filed... Read More
In the normal course of things, legal disputes usually require a case to be filed in a recognised court of law. After this, there are hearings and a judge gives out a decision.
Show Lesslternative Dispute resolution is an out-of-court settlement which takes place in the pre-litigation phase. Usually,... Read More
lternative Dispute resolution is an out-of-court settlement which takes place in the pre-litigation phase. Usually, but not always, an impartial third party facilitates the resolution.
Show LessAll cases except the following can be resolved through ADR- Criminal offences Cases involving public... Read More
All cases except the following can be resolved through ADR-
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Firstly, to see if your dispute is eligible to be resolved via the ADR mechanism,... Read More
In India, there are various types of ADR including arbitration; conciliation; mediation; negotiation; Lok Adalats... Read More
In India, there are various types of ADR including arbitration; conciliation; mediation; negotiation; Lok Adalats or People’s Courts.
If either of the parties is unsatisfied with the given decision or award then in... Read More
If either of the parties is unsatisfied with the given decision or award then in most cases, the party can enter the litigation phase and take their case to court. However, in the case of arbitration, the course of action will differ on the basis of whether the award was binding or not.
Show LessADR is very effective in dealing with the pending caseloads It is a speedier form... Read More
It cannot be used for all types of cases It can be used as a... Read More
India’s Lok Adalats have been mostly successful in resolving disputes effectively. In addition, legal aid... Read More
India’s Lok Adalats have been mostly successful in resolving disputes effectively. In addition, legal aid societies in different law schools and colleges in India are conducting Lok Adalats especially in rural India which needs it the most. However, there still seems to be a lack of awareness about ADR mechanisms and a general hitch in taking upon this recourse to resolve disputes. Spreading awareness and initiating discourse is the need of the hour.
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