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Civil Procedure Code

Jurisdiction of Civil Courts

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > The Code of Civil Procedure > Jurisdiction of Civil Courts The Civil Procedure Code, 1908, does not define the term jurisdiction. In fact, none of the substantive or procedural laws seeks to define the term “jurisdiction”. The term “jurisdiction” is derived from two Latin words “ juris” and […]

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Alternate Dispute Resolution

Arbitration Tribunal (Sections 10-17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act)

Law > Civil Laws > Alternate Dispute Resolution > Arbitration Tribunal (Sections 10-17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act) Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR refers to an assortment of dispute resolution procedures that primarily serve as alternatives to litigation and are generally conducted with the assistance of a neutral and independent third party. In this […]

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Alternate Dispute Resolution

Comparative Study of Different Systems of ADR

Law > Civil Laws > Alternate Dispute Resolution > Comparative Study of Different Systems of ADR There is a famous proverb “where there are two minds there will be three opinions”. Everybody has their own opinion and views, hence there may be a conflict of opinions. In today’s society, such conflicts are inevitable and a […]

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Alternate Dispute Resolution

Concept of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Law > Civil Laws > Alternate Dispute Resolution > Concept of ADR Explaining the importance of an alternate dispute resolution system Abraham Lincoln once said “Discourage litigation, persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can point out to them how the normal winner is often a loser in fees, cost, and time. As a peacemaker, […]