CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Former Supreme Court Judge and the International Judge at Singapore International Commercial Court Justice A K Sikri has recently e- inaugurated the Indian Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC). IDRC provides a paperless dispute resolution environment through certain software portals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient India The disputes among the kulas were resolved by the head of the of the family, clan or Kula. Likewise, when there was common trade, corporations or Shrenis among the people, they used to appoint person to resolve the disputes within the Shrenis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Civil Procedure Code of 1908 encouraged that the disputes must be first referred to ADR under section 89(1). A duty was cast upon the court to first make an effort to help the parties come to a settlement without litigation. The India Arbitration Act, 1899 was substantially derived from its British counterpart.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alternative Dispute Resolution, as it is known now, originated in England as early as 1066. English citizens held their own informal court to solve private disputes. Often these informal meetings were led by respected male members of the community.

Detailed explanation-5: -Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR typically includes early neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.