NLUO Mediation Blogs

“Five Crore Reasons to Get ADR Right” - A Critical Appraisal of India's ADR Framework in 2026

India’s courts are struggling with over five crore pending cases, making effective ADR more important than ever. This article looks at India’s mediation and ODR framework and the gaps that still remain. It explores lessons from countries like Singapore and China and the challenges posed by India’s digital divide. It argues that good laws alone are not enough without strong institutions and proper.