1. Examine the need of ADR mechanisms in India and comment on their efficacy in dispute redressal.

Approach:

♤ The question is about the need and efficacy of ADR mechanisms. First and foremost one should know what ADR mechanisms are.

♤ The need of ADR mechanisms can be examined by highlighting the shortcomings that exist in the formal justice system. It also needs to be explained how the ADR mechanisms curb these shortcomings.

♤ Thereafter, the efficacy should be examined. While doing this, the limitations that exist in the ADR mechanisms should be discussed. A trade-off between the strengths and weaknesses would explain whether these are effective or not vis. a vis. the formal justice system.