Draft Mediation Bill for Public Consultation

Discuss the significance of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in ensuring cheaper and efficient settlements of disputes in India. What has the government done in recent years to strengthen the ADR ecosystem in India?   (250 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by giving a definition of ADR and different types of ADR mechanisms
• Discuss how ADR leads to cheaper and efficient dispute resolution and its impact on reducing the burden on the judiciary
• Enumerate the limitations of ADR
• Discuss the major initiatives undertaken by govt. to promote ADRs
• Conclusion