Alternate Dispute Resolution

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Published by: Lawphoria

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.

Sr. No. Topic Name
1 Introduction to ADR – Meaning, Nature & Scope
2 Advantages & Limitations of ADR
3 ADR in India – Historical Evolution
4 Legal Framework of ADR in India
5 Arbitration – Concept & Definition
6 Types of Arbitration (Domestic, International, Institutional, Ad-hoc)
7 Arbitration Agreement – Essentials & Validity
8 Appointment of Arbitrators
9 Powers, Duties, and Functions of Arbitrators
10 Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunal – Kompetenz-Kompetenz
11 Interim Measures by Arbitral Tribunal & Courts
12 Arbitral Proceedings – Procedure & Rules
13 Arbitral Award – Types, Essentials, Form, and Content
14 Setting Aside an Arbitral Award (Section 34)
15 Enforcement of Arbitral Awards (Domestic & Foreign)
16 Appeals under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
17 Amendments to the Arbitration Act (2015, 2019, 2021)
Conciliation
18 Conciliation – Meaning & Nature
19 Conciliation under Part III of the Arbitration Act
20 Appointment & Role of Conciliators
21 Settlement Agreement through Conciliation – Status & Enforcement
Mediation
22 Mediation – Concept & Principles
23 Types of Mediation (Court-annexed, Private/Voluntary, Community Mediation)
24 Mediation Process & Stages
25 Role & Ethical Duties of a Mediator
26 Mediation Bill, 2021 / Mediation Act, 2023 – Key Features
Negotiation
27 Negotiation – Concept & Theory
28 Types of Negotiation (Distributive, Integrative)
29 Negotiation Skills & Strategies
30 Negotiation Process – Stages
Lok Adalat
31 Lok Adalats – Concept, Nature & Scope
32 Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
33 Types of Lok Adalats (Permanent, Mobile, National Lok Adalat)
34 Powers & Procedure of Lok Adalats
35 Award of Lok Adalat – Finality & Enforceability
36 Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) – Meaning & Evolution
37 ODR Platforms & Technology
38 ODR in India – Current Position & Challenges
39 Ombudsman – Concept & Functions
40 Consumer Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (brief overview)
41 Institutional ADR – ICA, ICADR, IIAM, SIAC, ICC, LCIA
42 ADR under CPC – Section 89 & Order X Rules 1A–1C
43 Court-annexed ADR Mechanisms
44 Mandatory Pre-litigation Mediation (New Laws)
45 Settlement Agreements – Concept & Enforceability
46 Confidentiality in ADR
47 Ethics in ADR
48 Advantages of ADR in Commercial Disputes
49 International Trends in ADR
50 Landmark Case Laws on ADR

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