Growth and Evolution of ADR Mechanisms in India: An Analysis from Legal and Socio-Economic Dimensions.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Arbitration, Mediation, Justice, Legal, Socio-Economic Dimensions.Abstract
Alternative Dispute Resolution is now one of the most important tools for resolving disputes outside the court. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a dispute redressal mechanism and alternate to the settlement of disputes outside the courtrooms. You must remember that ADR was a dispute resolution from the start! But, it has been evolving as a real pillar of the judiciary in recent time. Although it is not a new concept but its recent acceleration in past two years indicates it to be a new concept. This article assesses recent legislative and policy developments, such as the institutional arbitration movement and online dispute resolution. The study takes a socio legal view of ADR and explores its potential to resolve commercial, matrimonial and community-based disputes. The Study ends with suggestions to the India ADR framework for making it more accessible, credible and enforceable.
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