The Mediation Act, 2023 (‘Act’) was passed by the Parliament in August 2023. It received presidential assent on 15 September 2023. Promoting…
By Vilasini Pollisetty In a world with diverse cultures, languages, and abilities, the pursuit of justice should be a universal right. Across…
Arbitral awards are akin to verdicts in court cases, often made by an arbitration tribunal. For these awards to be legally enforceable,…
The judiciary and the government encourage the use of technology and institutional structure to resolve disputes. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and online…
Online Dispute Resolution (“ODR”) resolves disputes by arbitration, mediation, or negotiation using Information and Technology tools such as learning algorithms. The use…
Smart contracts are self-enforcing computer programmes that become more secure on the blockchain. The blockchain is a decentralized and distributed ledger spread…
The Pandemic saw the Supreme Court of India take unprecedented measures by barring physical entry into the court premises. Urgent hearings were…
Given the Government’s emphasis on supporting MSMEs as the growth driver of India’s economy, ODR needs to be implemented at the earliest.
ODR is the most appropriate solution for India’s ONDC, owing to its propensity to work alongside the incumbent setup and deliver quick, affordable, and enforceable outcomes.