Hon’ble Justice A.M. Khanwilkar highlighted Justice Verma’s celebrated judgment in Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan and his personal liking towards the ADR.
A recent appeal in the Supreme Court by the Youth Bar Association of India has suggested that the processes be made mandatory. It said that if implemented these would avoid adding to the huge pendency of cases already existing in courts across the country.
To relieve courts of cases relating to intermediaries, the government should have an elaborate grievance redressal process, starting with a designated ombudsman, mediation and later, adjudication.