Alternative Dispute Resolution Initiatives at ALF

As a part of our work, Alternate Dispute Resolution has achieved institutional focus through the operation of the Disabilities Cell and the Elders Helpline once a week. The stress is on resolving disputes without having to approach the courts using other methods for dispute resolution. For example the Elders Helpline being located at the Police Commissioners Office and the Disabilities Cell being located at the Commissioner for Disabilities, Govt. Of Karnataka  has been instrumental in aiding the process of achieving pre litigation outcomes.
Our work has taught us the value of Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanisms as seen in the Disabilities Cell and  Elders Helpline wherein the number of cases we have been able to resolve even prior to litigation  as compared to the more expensive , time intensive and uncertain litigation outcome points to the merit of alternatives to litigation