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Alternative Dispute Resolution - Viva (Questions & Answers)

1. ADR : Alternative Dispute Resolution

2. It is also called as ? : External Dispute Resolution

3. The country which campaigned about ADR : USA

4. ICADR : International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Delhi

5. Area where ADR Work {Consumer Protection, Family matters , business, Private
International law, Motor claims MACT (Motor Accident Claims Tribunal)

6. Define ADR
• A Technique of dispute resolution through the intervention of a third party
whose decision is not binding legally on the parties.”

• Aims at providing a remedy most sited to both the parties.

7. Statutory Recognition of ADR

1. CPC Order – 32A, Rule-3 of CPC,1908. Section-89 were incorporated by amendment
to CPC in 1999.

2. Industrial Dispute Act,1947. Section-12 provides for conciliation.

3. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Section-23, provides for reconciliation

4. Family Courts Act, 1984. Provides for matrimonial disputes through councelling
(Conciliation)

5. Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996 . Provides for adopting UNCITRAL

8. Conciliation is also under in : MACT Cases [MACT (Motor Accident Claims Tribunal)]

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9. Constitutional Background of ADR

• Free legal aid to indigent persons is provided by state Article-39-A.

• Right to life guaranteed under Article-21

• There constitutional Rescue operation began Justice V.R.Krishna Iyer and Justice
Bhagawathi ‘s report suggested for CILAS- Committee for Implementation of
Legal Aid Services.

10. Modes of ADR

1. Arbitration
2. Conciliation
3. Mediation
4. Negotiation
5. Judicial Settlement through Lok Adalat
6. Pre-litigation process
7. Fast Track Arbitration or time bound For National and International Arbitration for
commercial dispute. The Arbitration concludes with in a short period.(probably one or
two days)
8. Lok Adalat. Legal Service Authority Act,1987
9. ODR – Online Dispute Resolution. Viable in the area of e-commerce
10. Virtual Courts . Where the accused person are prevented in the court from the
police station through a video link.

11. Define Arbitration

• Settlement of difference or disputes by mutual understanding or agreement by
parties where the rights and liabilities of the parties are adjudicated which are
binding on them, such settlement made before the arbitral tribunal but not by
court of Law.

12. Differences between Arbitration and Litigation

• In Arbitration disputes relating to matter where high technicality or expertise is
concerned expert in that area can be appointed where judges are people
technically.

• In court adjudication, contractual rights of parties are determined where are in

Arbitration the arbitrator can modify the contractual rights of the parties at his
direction with the consent of the parties.

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13. Matter which can not be referred to Arbitration.

• Insolvency Proceedings
• Probate Proceedings
• Matrimonial cases except settlement of term of separation or divorce
• Industrial disputes
• Proceeding for appointment of a guardian

14. Appointment of Arbitrator : Section-11

15. No. of Arbitrators : Section – 10

16. Challenge and Removal : Section 12 to 15

17. Place of Arbitration (Venue) : Section-20 (comfortable to the parties)

18. Commencement of arbitral Proceedings : Section – 21

19. Settlement through Negotiation, Mediation, Conciliation while pending

Arbitration. : Section-30

20. Form and contents of Arbitral Award : Section – 31

21. Termination of Arbitral Proceedings : Section -32

22. Application for setting aside the award. : Section -34

23. Whether appeal lies from the arbitration ? :

Yes, in two can according the Section – 37 :
• Lack of Jurisdiction
• When a dispute in beyond the scope of its authority

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24. Conciliation
• A method used by parties to a dispute to reach an amicable settlement – with the
assistance of an independent third person or institution.

25. Statutory recognition of Conciliation

1. Industrial Disputes Act,1947
2. Hindu Marriage Act,1955
3. Family Courts Act,1984
4. CPC,1908 amended in 1976,1999,2002
5. Legal Service Authorities Act,1987
6. Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996
7. MACT Claims

26. Famous case in the area of ADR

“Salem Bar Association “case, where the ADR rules under CPC can be applied to
supplement the cover under Family courts Act, as far as conciliation or mediation in
concerned.

27. The Court Annexed Procedure of ADR was incorporated in CPC for the first time in
India : In 1999, 2002

28. Which section was reinserted to CPC in 1999 and 2002?

• Section – 89 provided or authorise the court to try the process of ADR.

29. Salem Bar Association, Tamilnaadu Vs Union of India(2005), Significance.

• The Supreme Court asked the High Court to approve rules made by Justice
Jaganatha Rao Committee and implement ADR measures under the Section – 89
CPC.

30. First Lok Adalat was organised I which year : In 1982, Gujaraat, in AP 1985 in Vizag

31. Cognizance of cases by Lok Adaalat : Section- 20

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32. Can Criminal cases be dealt by ADR

• Yes, through Lok Adalats, only compoundable criminal offences, Section – 320 (1)
Cr.P.C.

33. Advantage of Lok Adalat : Court Fee is returned

34. Whether award passed by Lok Adalat immuned from Article – 227
• No, means can appeal lies in case of fraud, misappropriation or mistake of fact.

35. Permanent Lokadalats

• By Amendment Act,2002, Section-22A to 22E of Legal Service Authority Act,1987
in Public Utility Services.

36. Conciliation not bound by : CPC, Evidence Act,(under Section-66)

37. Conciliation proceedings should follow : Principles of Natural Justice

38. Principles of confidentiality : Section – 75 of 1996 Act.

39. Negotiation defined by Pepperdine University of USA

• “A Communication process used to put deal together or resolve conflicts.

• It is voluntary, nonbinding process in which the parties have control over the
outcome as well as procedures by which they make an agreement.

• It allows for wide range of possible solutions, maximising the possibility of joint
gains.

40. Negotiation Nature? : A bilateral mode of proceedings.

41. Negotiation Styles : Cooperative, competitive style

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42. Negotiation is a non-binding communication : Ex. Shimla Agreement and Lahore

Declaration

43. BATNA in Negotiation means : Best Alternative to Negotiated Arrangement

44. WATNA in Negotiation means : Worst Alternative to Negotiated Arrangement

45. Negotiation under Statutory Recognition

1. Hindu Marriage Act,1955 (section-23)
2. Special Marriage Act,1954 (Section-34)
3. Code of Civil Procedure ,1908( order- XXXIIA,Rule-3)
4. Family Courts Act,1984 (preamble)
5. The Legal Services Authority Act,1987 (section-19)
6. The Arbitration & Conciliation Act,1996

46. Define Mediation

• It is an informal process in which a trained mediator assists the parties to jointly
explore and reconciliation their differences and reach a negotiated settlement.

47. Mediation Rules : Civil Mediation Rules,2003

48. Panel of Mediator

• Parties can agree in appointing a mediator on their own or High Court prepares a
panel of Mediators, keep it on the notice board and a copy is sent to the Bar
Association.

• District and Senior Judge make a list , after approval from the High Court put
them on notice board, publish copy to District Bar Association

• Take the consent of the people enlisted.

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49. Role of Mediator

• Mediator Facilitates voluntary resolution of the dispute by parties, and
communicate the view of each party to the other, assist them in identifying
issues, reduce misunderstandings, clarifying priorities, exploring reducing areas of
compromise and generates options in an attempt to solve the dispute.

• He shall not impose any terms of settlement on the parties.

50. Time limit for Mediation

• Usually 60 days from date of first appearance till the proceedings end or
terminate.

• If needed further 30 days in necessary cases.

51. Settlement Agreement : Mediation Settlement Agreement

52. Two models of Mediation : Interest based, The rights based Mediation

53. Mediator in : A catalyst and induces the parties

54. Styles of Mediation or approaches : Facilitative approach or Eraluative approach

55. Practical application of Mediation

1. In commercial Litigation
2. In Medical Malpractice
3. Mediation in Bankruptcy

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