Leveraging ADR For Environmental Dispute Resolution: Insights From Indian Courts
- IJLLR Journal
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Shrishti Pandey, LL.M, School of Law, Justice & Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, UP.
Dr. Ravi Prakash Rahul, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Justice & Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, UP.
ABSTRACT
Indian Court’s are swamped and environmental fights from polluted rivers to land conflicts take years to settle. This article looks at how ADR tools like mediation, arbitration and Lok Adalat can offer a faster, less hostile way out. By studying key cases from the Supreme Court and NGT, it shows that Indian judges are slowly warming up to ADR for green disputes because it’s flexible, brings people to the table and can focus on real fixes instead of just punishment. Some environmental issues affect everyone and may not be fit for private settlement. There is also a risk that poor communities may not have equal power against big companies. The article suggests blending court backed mediation with expert panels so we get decisions that are quick, fair and actually help the environment.
Keywords: Environmental disputes, Alternative Dispute Resolution, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Mediation, Indian courts.
