Shailendra prasad singh (Lawyer) 18 February 2011

Alternative Dispute Resolution

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The concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) introduced to the legal field, a new mechanism of conflict resolution that has no legal proceedings. The ADR system was introduced under the Indian laws, to address the underlying issues in dispute resolution, in a speedy and cost-effective manner. Further, this opportunity provides for reducing hostility and restoring peace among the parties. It also incorporates a sense of justice in each individual. These proceedings take place in a highly economic and efficient manner.

Based on the official data of 2006, more than 2, 53, 80,757 cases are pending in courts. With only 15000 judicial officials to address these cases, the Indian judiciary faces the problem of under-staffing and cases that are piling up on a daily basis. In this scenario, ADR has emerged as a boon.

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Roshni B.. (For justice and dignity) 21 February 2011

Appreciate this article.

However,some people can also use these alt. resolutions to avoid getting their wrongs exposed,so that they escape without getting caught.

Shailendra prasad singh (Lawyer) 21 February 2011

There is a growing awareness among the masses as well regarding ADR and people are increasingly using the same for getting their disputes settled outside the court. This will also reduce the “backlog problem’ that India is facing. It is now universally accredited that ‘Justice delayed is Justice denied’. The existing justice system is not able to cope up with the ever-increasing burden of civil and criminal litigation. There is growing awareness that in the majority of cases court action is not an appropriate remedy for seeking justice. We have to formulate effective Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms to ease the present burden of judicial functioning. The backlog of cases is increasing day by day but criticising judiciary for the same is a wrong practice.