Lok Adalat, NALSA & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Preparation should focus on the transition from traditional litigation to a more inclusive, speedier ADR mechanism as mandated by Article 39A of the Constitution. Candidates must master the structural hierarchy of NALSA alongside the operational nuances of Lok Adalats and the recently enacted Mediation Act 2023. Strategic answers should critique the current pendency crisis while proposing ADR as a sustainable solution for both ease of doing business and restorative social justice.