Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Arbitration, Tribunal Adjudication and Alternate Dispute resolution

Question:

A commercial dispute takes place between M/s Heritage Ltd. and Artefact Ltd. over production of brass vases is being exported by them. Identify the most suitable ADR mechanism

Options:

Mediation

Conciliation

Arbitration

Ombudsman

Correct Answer:

Arbitration

Explanation:

Arbitration can be chosen by the parties either by way of an agreement (Arbitration Agreement) or through the reference of the Court. The parties in an arbitration have the freedom to select a qualified expert known as an arbitrator. The process of dispute resolution through arbitration is confidential, unlike the court proceedings which are open to the public. This feature of arbitration makes it popular especially for commercial disputes where business secrets revealed during the process of dispute resolution are protected and preserved. Similarly companies can maintain their commercial reputation, as they can prevent the general public or their customers from discovering the details of their on-going legal disputes.