ODR as an Innovative Step to Transform the Indian Judicial System

COVID-19 phase induced delays and it was acknowledged as the biggest threat to the Indian judicial system by increasing overburden of cases in courts. Disposal of cases in courts is already a time-consuming process with hectic delays . Recently the collaboration of Niti Aayog with Omidyar network, Agami NIPFP, Trilegal, Ashoka is encouraging step to enhance access to justice through Online Dispute Resolution in India. According to the United Nation Commission on International Trade Law, in ODR processes there is a broad range of methodology and approaches including Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation, Negotiation etc. and some hybrid mechanisms covering both online and offline elements are there.(1). With the technology and ADR modes it is an easy and efficient way in a modernised world to attain justice. Normally it took 4-5 years in court to litigate the case fully but Online dispute resolution endeavours to resolve it within 40 to 45 days. With the emergence of globalisation ODR mechanisms are flourishing day by day with the rapid pace.