Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) General Concepts

Different methods of dispute resolution

Inquisitorial method

Adversarial method

Other methods- both formal and informal- like Arbitration, Conciliation, Negotiation, Mediation, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages of above methods

Need for ADRs

International commitments

Domestic needs

Suitability of ADRs to particular types of disputes

Civil Procedure Code and ADRs