Alternative Dispute Resolutions refers to processes which are held outside the courtroom that help parties to resolve or settle their disputes without litigation or a trial. People present their case in the competent court but on the wishes of the parties to compromise or settle it by an agreement. The rationale behind this provision is […]
‘Family’ is a body of law regulating relationships like marriage, treatment of children and economic matters, also being the functional unit of society. According to a UNESCO report, ‘family’ is a kinship unit existing even when its members do not share a common household[1]. A family may be defined as a unit of two or
“A good settlement is better than a good lawsuit – By Abraham Lincoln.” Mediation is another process of alternative dispute resolution and essentially, it is a negotiation facility. In this method, by the help of the third party, the dispute can be solved and the parties can reach a desired conclusion. The process of mediation is
“Litigation has not kept up with modern, fast-moving society… there have been revolutionary changes in the business practices since the basic court structure was adopted from English Common Law… Compared to modern business, Civil Courts have changed very little… Alternative dispute resolution(ADR) allows the lawyers to use new processes, encourages problem-solving attitude and an openness
The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system is an effective method adopted by many countries worldwide. What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? Alternative Dispute Resolution helps in the settlement of disputes without litigation, i.e., outside the court. Some of the methods used as ADR include- ARBITRATION The dictionary meaning of ‘arbitration’ is a process used to solve
Alternative dispute redressal’s goal is enshrined in the Indian Constitution’s preamble itself, which enjoins the state: “to secure to all the citizens of India, justice-social, economic and political-liberty, equality, and fraternity.”[2] ADR was formally introduced in India by the legislature by amending section 89 of the CPC and Order X Rule 1-A to 1-C, following the Law Commission of India and the Malimath Committee’s recommendations.
