Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution

About CADR

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab is a premier law university, established in 2006. Known for its excellence in legal education, RGNUL offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

The university provides students with opportunities to participate in various competitions, including those focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), helping them develop crucial negotiation and mediation skills. With a modern campus, experienced faculty, and a strong emphasis on research, RGNUL prepares its students for successful careers in the legal field, fostering both academic and professional growth.

The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) at RGNUL, Punjab, established in 2018, is dedicated to advancing the study and practice of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. Established to foster interest among students and researchers, CADR promotes ADR as a tool for achieving socio-economic and political justice.

The Centre aims to strengthen ADR mechanisms in India by providing a platform for students to explore and deepen their understanding of alternative dispute resolution. Dedicated to nurturing academic and professional excellence, CADR serves as a dynamic platform for students, researchers, and professionals to explore and deepen their engagement with ADR.

Supported by a dedicated team of faculty and students, through workshops, seminars, and research initiatives, CADR supports the development of future legal professionals skilled in ADR, contributing to a more effective and equitable legal system.

Through the CADR Editorial Board, the Centre has been engaged in conducting Arbitral Award Writing Competitions, Essay Writing Competitions and Workshops. The board also runs a blog dedicated to ADR, accepting submissions through various themed and rolling calls. Recently, the board successfully published the first volume of the Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Learn more about Team CADR here.

About RADR

CADR-RGNUL’s Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution (RADR), Volume I, brought together a collection of papers that reflected the Centre’s commitment to ADR scholarship at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Established in 2018, CADR has steadily built a foundation for meaningful engagement with ADR, driven by the energy and curiosity of young law students and researchers.

Over the past seven years, blogs, essay competitions, and seminars have collectively paved the way for this institutional initiative.The inaugural volume stands as a testament to our ongoing dedication to advancing ADR and enhancing the legal system’s capacity to deliver accessible justice.

The volume arrived at a time when ADR is in the spotlight. Recent developments– such as the enactment of the Mediation Act, 2023, landmark Supreme Court decisions on arbitration and related legal issues, and the organization of a Special Lok Adalat settling over 1,000 cases—underscore the growing importance of alternative dispute resolution in today’s legal landscape.

The contributions in the volume cover a wide array of legal disciplines, including Intellectual Property, Competition, Family, Commercial, Company, Insolvency, Media, and Medical Law.

Each paper underwent a thorough editorial review, ensuring that the research presented is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. This edition builds on the legacy of previous editorial teams and is enriched by the invaluable input of our Editorial, Peer Review, and Advisory Boards.

The Editorial Board of CADR has strived tirelessly to promote discussion on ADR issues through literature and release the first edition of the journal to take the discussion forward. RADR is an independent, annual, student-run, double-blind, and peer-reviewed publication.

Motivated by a passion to create a culture of change based on academic discussions, contributions are invited, for Volume II from people who share the vision.

Volume I of the Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution may be accessed here.

Learn more about the Editorial Board members here.

Theme

• The theme for this edition is “Instrumentalizing Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in Changing Times”

Sub-themes

• ADR in Digital Entertainment and the Virtual Economy: Resolving Disputes in an Era of Innovation and Decentralization.
• Traversing Disputes Resolution in Construction and Real Estate: Evolving Mechanisms and Emerging Challenges.
• Navigating ADR mechanisms in Insolvency and Tax Disputes: Regulatory Tussle v. Party Autonomy.

Authors may explore the Call for Papers brochure for a detailed explanation of the above mentioned sub – themes. Please note that the sub-themes provided are only illustrative in nature, authors are welcome to explore other related sub-themes.

Submission Guidelines

Eligibility

The call for papers is open to academicians, practitioners, professionals, research scholars, and law students pursuing a Five-Year LL.B. (Hons.), Three-Year LL.B., or LL.M. from any recognized university.

Word Limit

• Long Articles: 7,000-10,000 words
• Short Articles: 3000-5000 words
• Case Comments: 2000-3000 words
• Note: The word limit is exclusive of the abstract and footnotes.

An Abstract of (not more than) 300 words may be included to provide clarity in Articles. The abstract should briefly explain the crux of the submission, research question, focus of commentary or analysis, and, if possible, the structure of the submission.

• Originality and Plagiarism:
  • Authors must submit an original and unpublished manuscript.
  • If Plagiarism/Generative AI usage is detected, the Editorial Board reserves the right to reject the submission.
  • Due credit must be given, to the best of the authors’ abilities, to all contributors whose ideas are referenced in the manuscript.

Submission Procedure

• The manuscripts shall be submitted through the Google Form mentioned at the end of this post.
• Submissions made through any other mode will not be entertained.
• Each author is allowed to submit a maximum of one manuscript.
• The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.

Submission Deadline

The deadline to submit the manuscript is 11:59 p.m. (IST), 27th April 2025.

Contact

Email: submissions.cadr@rgnul.ac.in.

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