CrPC Section 89
Section 89 – Power of the court to refer parties to arbitration, lok adalat, or mediation
Summary:
Section 89 empowers a court, at any stage of a suit or proceeding (civil or criminal), to refer the dispute for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as:
Arbitration
Lok Adalat
Mediation
Conciliation
Key Points:
The court can do this if it believes that a settlement between the parties is possible.
The aim is to reduce litigation and encourage amicable resolution.
This applies to both civil disputes and certain criminal cases (especially compoundable offenses or cases involving compromise).
Purpose:
To promote speedy and amicable settlement of disputes without prolonged court proceedings.
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