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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION A PANACEA FOR RETRIEVAL OF EXPEDITIOUS JUSTICE IN PAKISTAN

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2022(VII-IV).05      10.31703/glsr.2022(VII-IV).05      Published : Dec 2022

Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Panacea for Retrieval of Expeditious Justice in Pakistan

Abstract

    The perpetual reverberating maxim “Justice delayed is justice denied” has fragmentary implementation as mere fragment “justice delayed” is operating in Pakistan due to obstacles like intricate and protracted judicial and procedural processes in legal system of Pakistan that resultantly not only debars dispensation of expeditious justice but also makes the justice exorbitantly expensive. The paper by accentuating the causes of obstructive delays in justice demonstrates Alternative Dispute Resolution as a panacea for retrieval of inexpensive and expeditious justice in Pakistan. This paper explores that the existing laws of Pakistan on Alternative Dispute Resolution have slightest implementation; hence this paper is an endeavors to build judicious cognizance of Pakistani legal system for Alternative Dispute Resolution as the proper execution of Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques can change the fate of delayed justice in Pakistan.

    Delayed Justice, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation

    (1) Samza Fatima
    Associate Professor of Law, Principal, University Gillani Law College, Baha Uddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Kaleem Imam
    Former Secretary, Narcotics Control Division, Former Inspector General of Police.
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