Definition : Private dispute prevention and resolution process

Private conflict resolution processes outside  judicial proceedings: Negotiation, mediation and arbitration are all a part of the alternative dispute resolution processes, although the parties may also resort to any other method that suits them and they consider appropriate. Article 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure requires the parties to consider the use of "PDPRP" before referring their dispute to the courts.

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