This paper aims to demonstrate how Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is key to de-concentrating adjudication and to manage dispute settlement processes. In India alone, more than forty million cases are waiting to be resolved, which is why ADR is most valuable for dispute settlement as it includes inexpensive, quicker alternatives like arbitration, mediation, and mediation using ODR.

However, barriers to implementation exist like unawareness, prohibitive costs, court interference, and lack of technology. Using AI technology and ODR can certainly increase effectiveness. There is also the need for increased awareness, training, and development of a hybrid model of ADR that combines automation with human involvement without compromising on the quality, speed, and efficacy of the dispute resolution process.

Introduction
The implementation of ADR decentralizes the litigation process and allows the use of different methods such as arbitration, mediation, negotiation, conciliation, or any other form of dispute settlement. The methods of ADR encourage the parties to work together instead of resorting to litigation, which is often lengthy and expensive. Since there are so many disputes pending in Indian courts due to the staggering forty million cases piling up, the effectiveness of ADR is truly put into question, which consequently lowers the effectiveness of the Indian judicial system.

One solution is to integrate ADR methods and through this, solve disputes without the need for formal adjudications. With the development of technology, there is a possibility that ADR will also improve with modern methods; one potential method being ODR, which allows parties to interact via video conferencing to settle their disputes. Even data and documents can be managed through the Internet. Advanced methods such as AI can also be utilized for data research, creating advanced solutions while drafting documents, which saves money and time.

Challenges In Opting ADR

Despite its many benefits and effectiveness, ADR struggles with many hurdles that obstruct its worldwide adoption, particularly in countries like India. The major hurdle is awareness issues and understanding of the ADR procedure and its benefits, with the general public and even with business institutions. Due to their lack of awareness, many parties in urban and semi-urban areas opt for the traditional litigation process just because they consider the court judgment more reliable. ADR is also depressed by legal practitioners since they are not familiar with the ADR methods.

ADR is generally seen as cost-effective but sometimes it has been seen that it becomes expensive because of the high fee charged by the arbitrator and mediators in big commercial disputes, this cost can sometimes even exceed the litigation expenses. For this reason, too small and medium businesses are deterred from opting for ADR and choose litigation.

Although arbitration awards are considered to be legally binding, yet face challenges of enforceability like Jurisdictional issues and judicial interference. Court of law intervenes with the arbitration matters to set aside the award majorly due to the "public policy" of the nation. In the case of ONGC V/s Saw Pipes, 2003 the scope of public policy was widened by the Supreme Court of India as a ground for setting aside the arbitral award which Led to increased judicial interference and resistance for opting for ADR in comparison to traditional litigation.

ADR requires significant expertise in the area of law and negotiation related to technology, finance, intellectual property, etc. Parties from semi-urban or rural areas find it difficult to find such professionals. Due to poor infrastructure and lack of awareness, technological advancements like ODR and other digital platforms face challenges for implementation. Such challenges emphasize an urgent need for policy reformation, awareness, and technologically advanced infrastructure to access ADR mechanisms effectively.

Role Of Technology In ADR

The growing advancement of technology has brought notable changes in the legal systems and dispute resolution process. In ADR, technological advancement has brought up efficiency and cost-effectiveness, enhanced accessibility, digital platforms like ODR, and AI-driven tools. ODR is considered an evolution in dispute resolution, which provides digital platforms making the resolution process more convenient by eliminating in-person physical presence. Jurisdictional challenges like cross-border disputes are often solved by ODR where traditional methods of ADR hinder.

Another tech innovation in reshaping the ADR is AI. AI-driven research tools are being used to assist ADR professionals in analyzing the precedents, drafting, and important grounds and providing all possible results. These tools not only reduce the burden on legal practitioners but also save time for better results. Such tools are helpful for a large number of cases with lower value of disputes like in e-commerce, online transactions, etc. AI-driven tools can also assist in the drafting and management of documents and agreements.

Such algorithms can be important in international commercial arbitration (ICA). Additionally, AI provides a fair and neutral platform that eliminates human biases, and a fair justice model can be established where a minimal level of human interference is seen. If the AI-driven mechanisms comply with the cyber laws and are updated to tackle cyber threats, the risk of data privacy and confidentiality can be minimized. Technology will continue to get advanced day by day, it's the ADR mechanism to adopt technology and innovation with efficiency and a fair justice system for all.

Proposed Solutions
To address these challenges a comprehensive approach is required which will include mechanisms to strengthen ODR, investment in skills and training programs, public awareness, and ensuring a flawless technological adaptation. The first step in overcoming these challenges is to strengthen the ODR procedure, where legal authorities and legislation must issue clear legislation for virtual hearings, AI-driven tools, data protection, and privacy policy.

Investment in technology and cybersecurity will help in the promotion of ODR as a reliable process of dispute resolution. When we talk about challenges related to adoption, majorly it relates to awareness among the public and professionals. The government, judicial department, bars, and other organizations must conduct awareness camps to inculcate the public about the advantages of ADR and ODR procedures in resolving disputes eliminating the traditional litigation procedure.

For a successful combination of technology and ADR, legal professionals and arbitrators must develop the necessary skills related to ODR, the use of AI-driven tools, and digital documentation. Universities and ADR-related institutions should organize such training and courses for future capacity building to achieve tech-driven dispute resolution.

It is true to say that technology comes with revolution, but the aim should not be on eliminating the human element in ADR, but to provide a hybrid model of tech-driven digital tools with traditional modes of arbitration. ODR and tech-driven tools should work with human involvement at important stages rather than replacing physical arbitration. AI and technology should assist human decision-making in delivering fair justice to parties.

Conclusion:
As the widespread use of ADR in India looks promising for the case-solving backlogs at court, it can lead to cheaper, and time-saving methods, like mediation and arbitration, which are more effective for the client's needs. The problems arise within the infrastructure though, as semi-urban and rural areas lack the means for such intricate systems while the judges in power implement control cover the system which makes it harder to resolve issues.

These problems warrant the need for adept professionals, increased awareness, and better policies where the use of the ADR is needed. Through the use of AI, ODR needs the further advancement of technology which is the most effective means for the means of ADR.

Completely removing geodesical restrictions allows the usage of documentation, open virtual hearings, and the most effective unbiased decision-making. Furthermore, the amount of trust and faith people put into the process can be removed with strong means of data protection and cyber security. It is necessary to advocate for a blend of conventional arbitration with contemporary tools and foster it by ensuring the triumph of tech-powered ADR. The article examines Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and how it could be changed with the help of technology.

It commends the decentralization, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency that ADR has over other systems, but also goes into detail on the factors, such as unawareness, high fees, and judicial interference, which are hindering its acceptance in India. The problems ADR suffers from, such as a lack of skill, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of enforceability are explained well. Focusing on the role of technology, particularly with ODR or AI-based tools, in transforming ADR is refreshing as these would greatly widen access, reduce cost, and improve efficiency.

On the other hand, the article does not spend a great deal of time on the more prudent ethical issues with AI systems such as biased algorithms or over-dependence on impartial systems. On the other hand, AI and digital tools have the potential to mask other issues such as the negative perception aimed at outdated methods and the high assessment costs of infrastructure.