A Robust ODR Ecosystem in India Will Have A Potential of Reducing The Load on Courts : NITI Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Live LawThe Indian Dispute Resolution Centre conducted a webinar on the topic "Online Dispute Resolution: Opportunities and Challenges". Government is committed to strengthening the Alternative Dispute Resolution System and Online Dispute Resolution so that it can lessen the burden on our Courts so that they can focus on more complex cases." Referring to a recent closed-door meeting on Online Dispute Resolution with Justice Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Indu Malhotra, and retired Justice AK Sikri, Mr. Kant stated that the conclusion on ODR's potential was positive. Referring to the example of COVID-19 ODR Scheme initiated by the Hong Kong Government on April 8th, Mr. Kant underlined the potential of a robust ODR ecosystem in India: " i. On that note, Mr. Kant concluded his address by stating that they would look closely into ODR in the coming months and will work with key stakeholders to help enable it as a viable and sustainable form of dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.