Mediation & ADR Processes
How mediation, arbitration, conciliation, Lok Adalat and ODR each work — with cost ranges and timelines.
Resources
Everything on Mediate, organised by type. Use this page as a starting point if you are not sure where to look, or want an overview of what is available.
Processes & methods
Resolve a Dispute
Guidance organised by dispute type: commercial, property, family, employment, consumer and more.
Understand ADR
Concept explainers and side-by-side comparisons — enforceability, confidentiality, cost, and more.
Who We Help
Guidance written for your situation — individuals, families, MSMEs, and NRIs resolving disputes in India.
Law & reference
Law & Framework
Plain-language guides to the statutes that govern each ADR process, with section-by-section breakdowns.
Institutions
Profiles of the mediation centres, arbitral institutions, and regulatory bodies that administer ADR in India.
Glossary
Definitions of the terms used across the site — from 'ad hoc arbitration' to 'without prejudice'.
Guides & FAQs
Guides
In-depth reading on specific topics: preparing for mediation, drafting an arbitration clause, what happens at a Lok Adalat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to the questions people ask most often about mediation and dispute resolution in India.
Tools
Which Process Is Right for Me?
Answer ten questions about your dispute and get a tailored process recommendation in under two minutes.
ADR Cost Calculator
Estimate and compare the cost of mediation, arbitration, and litigation for your specific situation.
Timeline Comparator
See how long each process typically takes — from first meeting to final outcome.
Suitability Matrix
Compare mediation, arbitration, conciliation, Lok Adalat and litigation across nine criteria at once.