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, the exceptions, and how protection differs by process.
Mediation & Arbitration Fees in India: Cost vs Court
What mediation, arbitration, Lok Adalat and court cost in India: mediator, arbitrator and institution fees, and how to estimate the total before you start.
Is a Settlement Binding & Enforceable?
Is a mediated settlement, conciliation agreement or arbitral award binding in India? It depends on the process. How enforceability actually works.
Comparisons
Mediation vs Arbitration vs Court: Which Is Right for You?
Mediation vs arbitration vs court in India compared on cost, time, control, confidentiality and enforceability, to help you choose how to resolve it.