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Disputes can be resolved outside of the court system by using alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It serves as a means of resolving disputes between parties outside litigation. In India, 33.84 million cases are pending in district courts, while 4.57 million cases are pending in high courts. In addition, there is a huge shortage of judges in district and high courts. It is impossible to get a case resolved quickly in due to overcrowding. Besides, Indian judiciary is encouraging people to settle disputes through ADR system. The present study identified 6 mediating centers located at Delhi. It has been found that there is a positive impact of cases refereed for mediation on cases mediated and cases settled through ADR. Hence, it has been concluded that ADR has strong impact on the settlement disputes and mediating centers are well functioning in handling of disputes.

Keywords

Alternative dispute resolution; Arbitration; Mediation; Conciliation and lok adalat

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