"Evaluating the Impact of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on Reducing Case Backlogs in Bangladesh: A Critical Study

Abstract

There are numerous cases going on in our country from lower court to high court. Cases are not being settled at the rate at which they are being filed. As a result, many people are becoming destitute after years of litigation. One of the many reasons is lack of knowledge about the ADR. Again, even though the case was settled, the enmity remained. Mainly due to these reasons, the government introduced the system of ADR for the people to get rid of the crush of cases. ADR is a method of conciliation or dispute resolution in the presence of an arbitrator. Dispute resolution by issuing ADR takes only 30 days or 60 days or 90 days. Both sides benefit from this. Many people of the country are benefiting from this legal assistance of the government. This paper discusses the evaluating of implication and practice of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for implementing civil justice and to remove suit backlogs in the disputes resolution system of Bangladesh.