KSLU ADR Past Questions & Solved Problems
To crack the KSLU ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) exam, analyzing past trends is crucial. Below is a unit-wise breakdown of theory and problem questions from 2011 to 2021.
Tip: Questions marked with many years are “High Probability” topics.
UNIT-I: General Concepts (Adversarial vs Inquisitorial & Lok-Adalat)
Theory Questions
- Adversarial System: What is the Adversarial system? Explain its advantages and disadvantages. (June 2011, Jan 2012, Dec 2013, June 2014, June 2016, June 2017, June 2018)
- Inquisitorial System: What is the Inquisitorial system? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages. (June 2011, Dec 2013, June 2014, Dec 2014)
- Need for ADR: Explain the need for finding Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) systems. (Jan 2012, June 2014, June 2017, June 2018, June 2019)
- Advantages of ADR: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution methods. (June 2011, Dec 2013, June 2014, June 2015, June 2016, Dec 2018, June 2019, Dec 2019, Nov 2021)
- Suitability: Discuss the suitability of ADRs to different types of disputes. (Nov 2021)
- Lok-Adalat: Explain the provisions relating to Lok-Adalat / Write short notes on Lok-Adalat. (June 2011, Jan 2012, Dec 2014, June 2015, June 2018, Dec 2019)
- Section 89 CPC: Write short notes on Section 89 of CPC / Formal methods of dispute resolution. (Jan 2012, Dec 2013)
- Delay in Justice: Elucidate the factors responsible for the delay in the administration of justice and the efforts to reform it. (Dec 2016)
Problem Questions (KSLU-style)
- Illegal Earnings: Two parties illegally earned a sum of money and want to settle the distribution dispute in the Lok-Adalat. Advice. (Dec 2014, June 2019)
- Criminal Offense: A party is charged with a criminal offense (e.g., abduction, simple hurt, assault) and wants to compromise or settle the dispute with the victim. Decide the validity. (June 2016, June 2018, Nov 2021)
- Challenging Award: Parties settled their dispute in the Lok-Adalat, but later one of the parties wants to challenge the award. Advice. (June 2015)
- Divorce Decree: A husband files a divorce petition on mutual consent; the family court passes the decree, and the wife later files an appeal. (June 2019)
UNIT-II: Arbitration (Agreement & Tribunal)
Theory Questions
- Appointment: State the procedure for the appointment of an arbitrator. (June 2014, June 2017, June 2018, June 2019, Nov 2021)
- Qualifications & Challenges: Explain the qualifications of arbitrators / Discuss the grounds for challenging the appointment. (June 2011, Jan 2012, Dec 2013, Dec 2014, June 2016, Dec 2017)
- Arbitration Agreement: What is an arbitration agreement? Differences between agreement and clause. (June 2014, June 2016, Dec 2016, Nov 2021)
- Salient Features: Explain the salient features of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. (June 2011, Dec 2014, Dec 2016, Dec 2017, Dec 2019, Nov 2021)
- Kinds of Arbitration: Explain various kinds/types of Arbitration. (June 2011, June 2017, June 2019, Dec 2019)
- Arbitral Award: Define Award. State the circumstances under which an arbitral award can be set aside, modified, or cancelled. (Jan 2012, Dec 2013, June 2014, Dec 2016, Dec 2017, June 2018)
- Tribunal Composition: Rules for the conduct of arbitral proceedings / composition of tribunals. (Jan 2012, June 2015, Dec 2018)
UNIT-III: Conciliation
Theory Questions
- Meaning of Conciliation: Define Conciliation. Explain the nature and scope of conciliation.
- Role of Conciliator: Discuss the role and powers of a conciliator in settlement of disputes.
- Conciliation vs Mediation: Distinguish between Conciliation and Mediation.
- Procedure: Explain the procedure for commencement and conduct of conciliation proceedings.
- Settlement Agreement: Discuss the status and effect of a settlement agreement reached through conciliation.
UNIT-IV: Negotiation & Mediation
Theory Questions
- Negotiation: Define Negotiation. Explain the different styles and phases of negotiation.
- Mediation: Define Mediation. Discuss the characteristics and advantages of mediation.
- Role of Mediator: Explain the role of a mediator in facilitating communication between parties.
- Ethics in ADR: Discuss the ethical considerations in Negotiation and Mediation.
UNIT-V: International Perspectives & Recent Trends
Theory Questions
- New York Convention: Discuss the recognition and enforcement of foreign awards under the New York Convention.
- Geneva Convention: Explain the provisions of the Geneva Convention on the execution of foreign arbitral awards.
- Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Discuss the emergence and importance of ODR in the digital age.
- Recent Amendments: Highlight the key changes introduced by the recent amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.