Alternative Dispute Resolution in India (ADR)
CBSE · Class 12 · Legal Studies
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What to Focus On
- Adversarial system relies on party presentation of evidence
- Inquisitorial system features active judicial involvement
- India follows the adversarial model inherited from British colonial system
- Adversarial system faces challenges of cost and accessibility
- Inquisitorial system ensures equality but may compromise neutrality
- Both systems have trade-offs between efficiency and fairness
- ADR represents a return to India's traditional dispute resolution methods
- Modern ADR combines ancient wisdom with contemporary legal framework
- Statutory recognition through multiple legislative enactments
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Arbitration and mediation are the same thing because both involve a neutral third party
All ADR methods are always faster and cheaper than court litigation
Lok Adalat decisions are always binding on parties
Memory Tips
Adversarial vs Inquisitorial Systems
ADR Types - AMLOT
Benefits of ADR - 5 C's
Arbitration Process Steps
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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