How Long Does ADR Take? Timelines for Every Process
How long mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and Lok Adalat typically take in India — statutory limits, realistic expectations, and what drives duration.
Understand ADR
Before choosing a process, most people want a straight answer to a few specific questions — is it binding, what does it cost, how long does it take. Start here.
Key questions
Confidentiality in ADR: What Is Protected and What Is Not
How confidentiality works in mediation, arbitration, and conciliation in India — what is protected, what the exceptions are, and how protection compares across processes.
What Does ADR Cost? Mediation, Arbitration and Court Compared
A practical cost comparison of mediation, arbitration, conciliation, Lok Adalat, and litigation in India — what you pay, why, and how to estimate it for your dispute.
Is a Settlement Binding & Enforceable?
Whether a mediated settlement, conciliation agreement, or arbitral award is legally binding depends on which process produced it. Here's how enforceability actually works in India.
Comparisons
Mediation vs Arbitration vs Litigation: Which Is Right for You?
A clear comparison of mediation, arbitration, and litigation in India — on cost, time, control, confidentiality, and enforceability — to help you choose the right way to resolve your dispute.