Question Q14 (continuation)DiscussGS2GS2
Lok Adalats and Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanisms have improved access to justice but face limitations in delivering substantive justice. Discuss. (continuation)
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4Judgments carry legal backing and are fully enforceable by law → deliver substantive justice
5Courts can direct cases to Lok Adalats and ADR panels to promote adoption and timely delivery of justice (legal fees are also refunded)
However there are limitations
1Only 10% of Sanctioned Lok Adalats and Gram Nyalyas have cohesity been incorporated.
Only 11 states Follow the guidelines
2The ADRs have not criminal jurisdiction and Lok Adalats can only investigate non-compendable adminal cases
3Their decisions do not set legal
Precedent preventing legal development.
4Lack of due process results in the institutions due to constraints in time and manpower
Contravenes ADR rights
5Arbitration and Mediator give frequently not free and have high costs of availing
6The composition of the institutions is not uniform, and varies in expertise and efficiency
'Justice hurried is justice buried', hence ADRs must not only increase efficiency but also substantiate on justice delivery to the masses.
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Conclusion
'Justice hurried is justice buried', hence ADRs must not only increase efficiency but also substantiate on justice delivery to the masses.
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Topper
Varun Tokas
AIR 1172023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
Limitations of Lok Adalats and ADR mechanisms
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