(This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR.) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become an important aspect of the legal system in recent years since it allows for quick resolutions and often results in outcomes that are beneficial to both parties. Online conflict resolution is an extension of the [...]
(This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR.) Legal technology start-ups have been attempting to improve India's justice delivery systems for a few years now. In 2019, a non-profit organisation, Agami, in cooperation with ICICI Bank, organised a 'E-ADR Challenge.' This provided a significant incentive. Currently, there are a [...]
(This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR.) Cybercrime has risen considerably in recent years, including phishing, identity theft, and fraud. The majority of cyber-attack or fraud victims in India have no idea how to respond to a cyber-attack. Even though there are several online cybercrime compliant platforms.[1] In [...]
(This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR.) Introduction In 1996, the Indian parliament modified the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) and inserted section 89, which permitted courts to order the settlement of disputes through mediation, among other methods.[1] In several jurisdictions, mediation is a fundamental aspect of the dispute [...]
(This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR.) Introduction The European Parliament and the Council of Ministers use a conference committee, known as the conciliation committee, in the co-decision procedure, which is now the EU's standard legislative procedure, to resolve any disputes that may occur during the approval of [...]
(This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR.) Introduction Conciliation is a method of resolving conflicts without resorting to litigation. It is an informal procedure in which a conciliator, or a third party, attempts to reach an agreement between the disputants. He resolves contentious matters by decreasing tensions, increasing [...]
This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR. The article is the result of extensive research and analysis on mediation and how it evolved from the time of the Magna carta. Introduction Magna Carta, also known as the “Great Charter”, is the most precious and pious document [...]
This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR. The article is the result of extensive research and analysis on the term ODR and various Indian startups working on it. Introduction Legal technology start-ups have been attempting to improve India's justice delivery systems for a few years [...]
This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR. The article is the result of extensive research and analysis of potential conflicts that were settled through mediation. Introduction International disputes due to differentiation between jurisdiction and irregularity of laws and regulations between countries, lead to problematic dispute resolution plans. Thus, [...]
This article is written by Astitva Kumar, a research associate at ICMCR. The article is the outcome of substantial research and analysis of laws in developed countries against laws in developing countries that have mainstreamed mediation. Introduction Mediation has been championed as not only a tool to help alleviate the pressure of [...]
