Institutional ADR
This quiz covers various aspects of Institutional ADR, including its types, advantages, disadvantages, and the role of different institutions in facilitating ADR.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Institutional ADR?
- Enforceability of awards
- Neutrality and impartiality of the decision-maker
- Flexibility and adaptability to specific disputes
- High cost of proceedings
Which of the following is NOT a type of Institutional ADR?
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Conciliation
- Negotiation
In Arbitration, the decision of the arbitrator is:
- Binding on both parties
- Not binding on either party
- Binding only on the party that initiated the arbitration
- Binding only on the party that did not initiate the arbitration
Which of the following institutions is NOT involved in Institutional ADR?
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- Lok Adalats
- National Legal Services Authority
- Supreme Court of India
Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Legal Services Authority?
- Providing legal aid to the poor and marginalized
- Promoting and facilitating ADR
- Establishing Lok Adalats
- Appointing arbitrators and mediators
Lok Adalats are:
- Permanent judicial bodies
- Temporary courts established for specific disputes
- Informal forums for resolving disputes through conciliation
- Tribunals established under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Institutional ADR?
- Speed and efficiency
- Confidentiality
- Enforceability of awards
- Increased litigation costs
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of Institutional ADR?
- Potential for bias or partiality
- Lack of transparency
- Delay in resolving disputes
- Flexibility and adaptability to specific disputes
In Mediation, the role of the mediator is to:
- Decide the outcome of the dispute
- Facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties
- Impose a settlement on the parties
- Represent one of the parties in the dispute
Which of the following is NOT a factor that courts consider when reviewing arbitration awards?
- Whether the arbitrator exceeded their authority
- Whether the award is in accordance with public policy
- Whether the award is supported by evidence
- Whether the arbitrator was biased or partial
Which of the following is NOT a type of Institutional ADR provided under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Conciliation
- Negotiation
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
- To provide a framework for the conduct of arbitration proceedings
- To establish a system for the enforcement of arbitration awards
- To promote and facilitate ADR
- To appoint arbitrators and mediators
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Lok Adalats?
- Speed and efficiency
- Confidentiality
- Enforceability of awards
- High cost of proceedings
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of Lok Adalats?
- Potential for bias or partiality
- Lack of transparency
- Delay in resolving disputes
- Flexibility and adaptability to specific disputes
Which of the following is NOT a type of Institutional ADR provided under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987?
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Conciliation
- Lok Adalats