About the Vidyavardhaka Law College
Vidyavardhaka Law College, Mysuru is one of the well-known legal education institutions in Karnataka, established in 1974 under the aegis of the Vidyavardhaka Sangha.
This college was commenced under the patronage of eminent personalities like Sri K.Puttaswamy, Late Sri Sahukar Channaiah, Sri Na. Bhaddraiah and Sri P.M. Chhikkaboraiah with the zealous enthusiasm of rendering service in the field of education for the desiring and deserving.
About the Seminar
This seminar focuses on the growing importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in ensuring effective, affordable, and timely justice in contemporary society.
With the increasing burden on courts, prolonged litigation, high legal costs, and procedural complexities, ADR has emerged as an efficient alternative to the traditional judicial process.
The seminar aims to examine various forms of ADR, including arbitration, mediation, conciliation, negotiation, and Lok Adalat, and their role in promoting access to justice. It highlights how ADR mechanisms help reduce judicial backlog, save time and expenses, preserve relationships between parties, and encourage amicable
settlement of disputes.
The seminar also explores the constitutional perspective of access to justice in India, particularly the principles of equality, fair trial, and speedy justice under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
Special emphasis is placed on the legal framework governing ADR in India, including the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and recent developments under the Mediation Act, 2023.
Further, the seminar discusses emerging trends such as Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), digital justice systems, and India’s efforts to strengthen institutional arbitration and mediation practices. It also critically analyzes the challenges faced by ADR mechanisms.
Overall, the seminar seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how ADR serves as an important instrument for achieving accessible, efficient, and participatory justice in modern legal systems.
Themes and Sub-Themes
- Mediation in commercial disputes
- Online dispute resolution (ODR)
- Arbitration reforms in India
- Lok Adalat and grassroots justice
- ADR in Domestic and International Disputes
- International commercial arbitration
- Role of technology in dispute resolution
- Institutional arbitration in India
Eligibility
- Law students,
- Research Scholars,
- Advocates & Legal Practitioners,
- Academicians and other members of the legal fraternity.
Submission Guidelines
- The file name on submission shall be in “name_topic” this format.
- The text should be double-spaced throughout for both the abstract as well as the entire paper. The entire paper also must include the abstract. The paper should be spaced at 3cm on all sides (from border)
- The entire text should be in Times New Roman font with font size 12 point. The footnotes size must be 10 point.
- The Abstract shall not exceed 300 words (excluding keywords) and it shall contain 4-5 keywords; this is mandatory.
- The article must not exceed a word limit range of 3000-5000 words.
- The Bluebook 21st Edition citation mode shall be followed throughout the entire article.
Important Dates
- Final Date for Registration & Abstract Submission: 1 June 2026
- Acceptance and Confirmation of Registration: 2 June 2026
- Last date to submit the Article: 3 June 2026
- Last Date to Submit any soft copy aiding presentation (pptx format only): 10 June 2026
Registration Fees
- Academicians: Rs.1180/-
- Research Scholars: Rs. 944/-
- Student : Rs. 590/-
- Participants: Rs. 295/-
Publication Details
Selected Papers will be published as Seminar Proceedings bearing an ISBN. Authors of the selected papers are required to pay Rs. 1000/- towards publication charges.
Registration Procedure
Registration is to be done via the Google form given at the end of the post.
Contact Details
- Dhruvakumar, Librarian, Vidyavardhaka Law College, Mysore
- Phone: 7676492323
