ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN PAKISTAN'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

The process of resolving conflicts is referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). It relates to devising a method for delivering justice to the disputing parties while guaranteeing that the cases are resolved as quickly as possible. The use of ADR is gaining more and more attention on a daily basis. ADR is a model that the majority of laws, particularly the fundamental procedural legislation for civil disputes, have modelled after. The ADR needs to be expanded upon in several other important statutes, most notably the Code of Criminal Procedure. ADR can potentially be a viable method for resolving conflicts between a victim and an offender. In this work, we investigate the theoretical and comparative concerns that lie behind the increasing calls for ADR in the criminal justice system.