Quest-The Journal of UGC-HRDC Nainital

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a negotiation-based method of resolving conflicts that differs from traditional adjudication processes. ADR offers the ADR offers the ability to prune the prodigious heap of cases by providing a speedy and cost-effective means of resolving disputes. The introduction of ADR in India is discussed and analysed in this article. Here ADR refers to the process of dispute settlement and represents the idea of making the system of delivering justice more favourable to disputed parties which ensure that cases be settled quickly. Meaning, scope and various kinds of justice delivery systems of ADR are discussed here. The functions of ADR are also mentioned. Various advantages and disadvantages of ADR mechanism are thoroughly stated in this article. Lastly, the article is ended with some suggestions.