BLDE( Deemed to be University) School of Law, Vijayapura organized an educational visit to the ADR Centre, Vijayapura, functioning under the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Vijayapura, on 20/06/2026 at 11:00 a.m. for the students of IV Semester LL.B. as part of the academic curriculum of Clinical Course–II: Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems.
The programme was graced by Hon’ble Shri Aravind Hangaragi, Senior Civil Judge and Member Secretary, DLSA, Vijayapura, as the chief guest. The programme commenced with a formal welcome, and Mr. Abhishek Badiger, II Year LL.B. student, School of Law welcomed the chief guest and other participants.
During the session, the Hon’ble Member Secretary delivered an insightful address on the concept, importance, and development of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in India. Sir explained how ADR emerged as an effective mechanism to reduce the burden of pending cases before courts and to provide speedy, economical, and amicable settlement of disputes. He also referred to the statutory recognition of ADR through legal amendments and explained its significance in the Indian judicial system.
He further highlighted that, in earlier times, disputes at the village level were often settled through local village panchayats. However, with the increasing number of disputes being brought before courts, the burden on the judicial system increased substantially. In order to address this issue and promote out-of-court settlement of disputes, ADR Centres were established in India. It was also explained that similar dispute resolution mechanisms exist in other countries, including the United States, and that India has adapted ADR in a manner suitable to its judicial and social framework.
The speaker particularly emphasised the role of Lok Adalats as one of the most effective forms of dispute settlement outside the regular court system, especially in civil and family matters. He explained how Lok Adalats help parties arrive at mutually acceptable settlements in a simple and conciliatory manner. To make the session more practical and interactive, he shared live examples of disputes that were successfully resolved through ADR, including matters relating to family disputes and partition suits.
The visit also included an interactive question-and-answer session, during which students raised several important questions regarding the future scope of ADR, the qualifications and experience required to become a mediator, and the practical functioning of mediation and conciliation proceedings.
The visit concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by the presentation of a book as a token of respect and gratitude to Hon’ble Shri Aravind Hangaragi Sir.
A total of 48 students and one faculty member from the School of Law participated educational visit.