NITI Aayog launches Online Dispute Resolution handbook
On 9th April 2021, NITI Aayog has launched the first-of-its-kind Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) handbook in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India and with the support of ICICI Bank, Ashoka Innovators for the Public, Trilegal, Dalberg, Dvara, NIPFP
Online Dispute Resolution Handbook
- It is the resolution of disputes outside courts, particularly of small and medium-value cases, using digital technology and techniques of alternate dispute resolution (ADR).
- is an invitation to business leaders to adopt ODR in India.
- It also highlights the need for such a mechanism, the models of ODR that businesses can adopt and an actionable pathway for them.
What said Justice Chandrachud said regarding Online Dispute Resolution handbook:
“The ODR handbook helps us identify three things. First, Problem with status quo; Second, how ODR can resolve the challenge; third, how this is the right time for this mechanism. ODR has the potential to make dispute resolution more amicable, affordable and accessible.”
Online Dispute Resolution has the potential to make dispute resolution more amicable, affordable & accessible.
— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) April 10, 2021
Justice DY Chandrachud sheds light on the importance of the handbook on #ODR 👇
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The ODR handbook recognizes why Online Dispute Resolution can be beneficial for the expansion of the #economy, for businesses looking for quick and efficient resolution & even for individuals: Justice DY Chandrachud at the launch, today.
— NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) April 10, 2021
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