BEYOND COURTROOMS: ADR AS A PATHWAY TO JUSTICE FOR ALL

AUTHOR – DHRUTI DEWANGAN, STUDENT AT KALINGA UNIVERSITY, NAYA RAIPUR

BEST CITATION – DHRUTI DEWANGAN, BEYOND COURTROOMS: ADR AS A PATHWAY TO JUSTICE FOR ALL, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 355-362, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

One of every citizen’s fundamental right, access to justice is closely associated with the idea of the rule of law. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) may also provide a lot of advantages over court procedures when parties are seeking a final and binding resolution. The ADR gives parties access to a more reasonable range. This takes a close look at the topic of access to justice, analyzing how well Alternative Dispute Resolution is working and what more might be required to make access to justice sincerely accessible. To guarantee that everyone has access to ADR as method of dispute resolution and that its advantages be made widely known. ADR focuses on out of court settlements but also gives possibility of appeal in courts in case of non-satisfaction of parties.  The bigger structural challenges such as uneven access to legal counsel and disparities in power between parties must be rectified in order to fully achieve ADR’s promise as a path to justice for all. This research study aims to understand how ADR processes can effectively make justice accessible beyond the traditional courtroom-centric approach. This Article examines the advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as it pertains to equitable and accessible conflict resolution for different demographics. This paper in hand seeks to demonstrate the transformational potential of alternative dispute resolution methods in advancing justice for all parties by analysing case studies, legal frameworks, and empirical research.