Question 2GS2GS2

न्याय विचार के लिए ऑनलाइन विवाद समाधान (ODR) तंत्र के लाभों को रेखांकित करते हुए, भारत में इसके प्रभावी कार्यान्वयन से जुड़ी चुनौतियों की विवेचना कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) Highlighting the advantages of online dispute resolution (ODR) mechanism for justice delivery, discuss the challenges associated with its effective implementation in India. (Answer in 150 words)

Main Body

ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) mechanism uses Information Technology enabled services and internet as a means to dispute resolution.

It is an emerging trend of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) mechanism.

Advantages of ODR

1Better accessibility as parties don't need physical court infra, transportation etc.

2Can use technology like Big Data, AI, ML etc for better decision making

3Cost-effective for parties in terms of reduced court fees, lawyer fees, etc.

4Faster dispute resolution as already hecrt cases pending in judiciary (Ministry of Law and Justice)

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Conclusion

Challenges in ODR (1) Digital divide eg. only 39% rural India has internet, only 29% women have internet (Internet India Report 2017) (2) Threats of cyber security and data privacy - India doesn't have data protection law yet (3) Lack of digital literacy among judicial officers, arbitrators, clients etc. (4) High cost of computers, internet, etc. Way Forward Existing infrastructure like CSC (Common Service Centre) along with initiatives like PM-DiSHa (Pradhan Mantri - Gramin Digital Saksharta) can be used to popularize ODR in India.

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Topper

Sattwik Satyakam Devta

AIR 100

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Online Dispute Resolution

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formal and analytical

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