GoM formed to finalise Andhra Pradesh State Litigation Policy, 2025
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Why in news
The Andhra Pradesh Government formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) to finalize the State Litigation Policy 2025 to reduce court burdens and improve governance efficiency.
Background
The GoM is led by the Secretary to Government (Legal, Legislative Affairs & Justice). It is tasked with reviewing current litigation practices and exploring alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms like mediation and Lok Adalats.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyLok Adalats: Forums for alternative dispute resolution and out-of-court settlements.
- FactAndhra Pradesh State Litigation Policy 2025: Policy aimed at reducing unnecessary court cases and improving public service delivery.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms can enhance governance efficiency and reduce the pendency of cases in Indian courts.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: High pendency of public interest litigations delaying infrastructure and welfare projects
- Procedural reform: Transition from adversarial litigation to mediation to ensure faster public service delivery
Keywords: Alternative Dispute Resolution · Governance Efficiency · Litigation Management · Mediation · Public Service Delivery
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