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DISPUTE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS AND INSTITUTIONS

 

Contents1. Introduction2. Alternative Dispute Redressal Mechanisms2.1. Rationale for alternative dispute resolution ♤ Harmonious resolution of disputes and2.2. Various Types of ADR mechanisms2.2.1. Mediation2.2.2. Arbitration2.2.3. Conciliation2.2.4. Negotiation2.3. Shortcomings of ADR Mechanisms2.4. Some informal Dispute Redressal Mechanisms2.4.1. Lok Adalats2.4.2. Nyaya Panchayats2.4.3. Gram Nyayalayas2.4.4. Family courts3. Comparison between Judicial Process and various ADR process5. Recent Developments5.1. Online Dispute Redressal5.1.1. Benefits of ODR5.1.2. Concerns related to ODR5.1.3. Measures that can be taken to establish ODR as effective Dispute Redressal Mechanism5.2. New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) Act6. UPSC Previous Years Mains Questions7. UPSC Previous Years Prelims Question8. Mains Test Series Questions1. Highlight the issues facing arbitration as an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism in India. How does Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 strengthen the arbitration set up in India?Answer:2. Settlement of cases by mutual compromise is much better than seeking adjudication in the adversary system. With reference to this statement discuss various ADR mechanisms available in India.Answer:Arbitration:Negotiation:Mediation:Conciliation:3. Examine the need of ADR mechanisms in India and comment on their efficacy in dispute redressal.Answer:4. What do you understand by alternate dispute redressal mechanism? Discuss the various tools of ADR. In light of the problems faced by the Indian judiciary enumerate the advantages of Lok Adalats.Answer:Advantages of the Lok Adalats:5. What are the various modes of Alternate Dispute Redressal (ADR) mechanisms available in India? Identifying the problems being faced by them, provide suggestions needed to increase their effectiveness.Answer:Benefits of ADRIssues associated with ADRSuggestions to increase their effectiveness are: