(a) whether the Government proposes to promote out of court settlement of disputes in
view of heavy pendency as reported in Dainik Jagran dated November 18, 2006; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Government proposes to promote out of court settlement of disputes in
view of heavy pendency as reported in Dainik Jagran dated November 18, 2006; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI K.VENKATAPATHY)
(a) &(b) Yes, Sir. The National Legal Services Authority is taking steps to promote
Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism, which aims at expeditious settlement of
disposal of disputes at pre- litigation and post-litigation stages, by way of arbitration,
conciliation, mediation, judicial settlement or through Lok Adalats. Alternative Disputes
Resolution centers in all High Courts are also being set up.