ODR-FUTURE OF ADR

AUTHOR-SAMRIDDHI MISHRA, STUDENT AT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, ODISHA

BEST CITATION – SAMRIDDHI MISHRA, ODR-FUTURE OF ADR, ILE WEEKLY REVIEW (ILE WR), 1 (6) OF 2023, PG. 30-36, APIS – 3920 – 0037 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

Abstract

Technology has made its way into almost all areas of our life. The same is true for the legal field. The judiciary is taking steps to integrate ICT into its work. The judiciary is also focusing on increasing acceptance of alternate forms of dispute resolution(ADR). ADRs are methods using which parties can settle their disputes without a trial or litigation. The most common form of dispute resolution includes arbitration, conciliation, mediation and negotiation. The intersection of ICT and these alternative dispute resolution methods is what we call Online Dispute Resolution(ODR). ODR means any of these dispute resolutions that are carried out online. The parties do not need to be physically present in front of each other in ODR. ODR can be done through mail or video conferencing. With the huge pendency of cases facing the judiciary right now, ADR can help significantly reduce the burden for the judiciary. ODR can speed up this process. ODR is a cost-effective, more convenient, and less time-consuming way of arriving at a solution. This article aims to understand the basic concept of ODR, its origins and the current state of ADR in India.

Keywords: Online Dispute Resolution, ODR, Online Mediation, ADR, Dispute Resolution, Judiciary, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Electronic Arbitration