In today’s fast-paced legal landscape, resolving disputes quickly and amicably is essential. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides a structured and legally recognized framework to settle disputes outside traditional court proceedings, ensuring efficiency, confidentiality, and cost-effectiveness.
At Siva Law Associates, we provide structured and legally compliant Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, offering recognized mechanisms such as Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation, and Lok Adalat. Our firm is committed to facilitating legally sound dispute resolution while ensuring compliance with Indian legal frameworks and international arbitration standards. We assist individuals, businesses, and institutions in exploring ADR as an alternative to litigation where legally appropriate.
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ADR Issues:
- Business & Commercial Disputes
- Property & Real Estate Conflicts
- Employment & Workplace Disputes
- Banking & Financial Disputes
- Consumer & Insurance Claims
- Construction & Infrastructure Disputes
About ADR
Arbitration – (A Legally Binding Dispute Resolution Mechanism)
- Arbitration is a formal dispute resolution process where parties submit their disputes to a neutral arbitrator, whose decision is legally binding. It is widely used in commercial, contractual, and financial disputes, offering a private and efficient resolution method under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Industries Where Arbitration is Commonly Used:
- Construction & Infrastructure – Contractual disputes, project delays, and investment conflicts.
- Real Estate – Property agreements, lease disputes, and land acquisition cases.
- Banking & Finance – Loan agreements, debt recovery, and investment-related conflicts.
- Intellectual Property & Technology – Licensing issues, software contracts, and data protection conflicts.
- Insurance & Reinsurance – Policy disputes, claim settlements, and underwriting disagreements.
Conciliation – (A Negotiated & Voluntary Dispute Resolution Process)
- Conciliation is a non-binding ADR mechanism where a neutral conciliator facilitates discussions between disputing parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable resolution. It is commonly used in business conflicts, financial disputes, and employment-related matters and is governed under Part III of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Lok Adalat – (Affordable & Time-Efficient Dispute Resolution)
- Lok Adalat (People’s Court) is a government-supported ADR mechanism that resolves disputes cost-effectively and efficiently. Established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, Lok Adalats are recognized for resolving civil and financial disputes while ensuring a binding legal settlement.
Applicable Cases for Lok Adalat:
✔ Banking & financial disputes, including loan recoveries and settlement of dues.
- ✔ Consumer protection cases, ensuring fair resolution for consumers.
- ✔ Property and land disputes, including ownership claims and tenancy matters.
- ✔ Civil disputes that do not involve criminal offenses.
Know Your Rights
Individuals and businesses engaging in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) have specific legal rights under Indian law. ADR mechanisms such as Arbitration, Conciliation, and Lok Adalat function within a legally recognized framework to facilitate dispute resolution. Parties have the right to voluntarily opt for ADR, ensuring fair and impartial proceedings.
ADR participants are entitled to confidentiality, except where disclosure is required by law. In arbitration, parties have the right to enforce or challenge an arbitral award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Lok Adalat settlements are legally binding, as per the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Additionally, parties may seek legal guidance on procedural aspects, ensuring informed decision-making while navigating ADR as a recognized and structured dispute resolution mechanism.
ADR participants are entitled to confidentiality, except where disclosure is required by law. In arbitration, parties have the right to enforce or challenge an arbitral award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Lok Adalat settlements are legally binding, as per the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Additionally, parties may seek legal guidance on procedural aspects, ensuring informed decision-making while navigating ADR as a recognized and structured dispute resolution mechanism.
Domestic & International Arbitration
- Conducting domestic arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and ICA rules.
- Conducting international arbitration under UNCITRAL and ICC rules.
- Representing clients before arbitral tribunals for disputes arising from arbitration agreements.
Arbitral Award Enforcement & Litigation Support
- Enforcing and challenging arbitral awards before competent courts.
- Representing clients before High Courts and the Supreme Court in arbitration-related petitions.
- Advising on the venue of arbitration and choice of procedural and substantive law.
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Contract & Business Dispute Advisory
- Drafting and reviewing arbitration agreements and contractual clauses.
- Handling arbitration cases related to: Commercial contracts & service agreements.
- Collaboration & joint venture disputes.
- Construction agreements & supply contracts.
- Marketing & sales agreements.
- Conciliation & Mediation Services ...