The Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR) is committed to transforming how disputes are addressed, with a strong emphasis on alternative resolution mechanisms such as arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. It fosters a culture of constructive dialogue through hands-on training, simulated exercises, and community engagement. The Centre will facilitate dispute resolution through its Institutional Arbitration and Mediation Centre while also hosting workshops, international competitions, and policy discussions to equip students and professionals with practical skills. Collaborations with organizations like the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (IIAM) enhance research opportunities and contribute to easing judicial backlogs. This initiative is instrumental in preparing a generation of legal professionals capable of handling complex disputes with empathy and efficiency.
Objective of the Centre
Equip students with knowledge and practical skills in mediation, arbitration, and negotiation as effective alternatives to litigation.
Conduct research on conflict resolution mechanisms, legal frameworks, and policy recommendations for improvement of justice delivery system.
Offer students hands-on experience through simulated exercises, and resolution of real-life cases.
Engage in community outreach programs, advocacy, and awareness campaigns to promote peaceful dispute resolution and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Collaborate with legal practitioners, government institutions, and international organizations to enhance knowledge exchange and career opportunities in conflict resolution.
Highlights
Research
Conducting empirical research to investigate the effectiveness of mediation, arbitration, and negotiation in resolving legal disputes and enhancing access to justice.
Analyzing strategies for early conflict detection, community-based dispute resolution, and sustainable peace initiatives.
Examining national and international laws, judicial interventions, and policy reforms that impact dispute resolution and justice delivery.
Highlights
Extension Activities
Organizing capacity-building workshops for students and faculty on effective conflict resolution techniques.
Conducting outreach programs to educate the public on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and access to justice.
Collaborating with legal institutions, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations to develop conflict resolution policies and implement peacebuilding initiatives.
Highlights
Allied Activities
Publishing research papers, reports, and case studies on emerging trends and best practices in conflict resolution.
Conducting collaborative studies integrating law, psychology, sociology, political science, and other disciplines to develop holistic approaches to conflict resolution.
Exploring digital platforms, AI, and virtual mediation tools to improve access to justice and efficiency in dispute resolution.
Mission
To foster a society where conflicts are resolved through dialogue, fairness, and innovative legal approaches, shaping a more just and harmonious world.
To lead in legal education and research on dispute resolution, advancing alternative mechanisms that enhance access to justice and sustainable peace.
To cultivate a culture of effective conflict management by bridging theory and practice, preparing legal experts to address disputes with professionalism and integrity.
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in conflict resolution, fostering a culture of peaceful dispute settlement through legal research, practical training, and community engagement.
Head of Centre’s Message
The Indian judicial system has been actively seeking a feasible conflict resolution mechanism to reduce the mammoth pendency of cases in courts.
The objective of conflict resolution is to achieve a mutually agreeable settlement that meets the satisfaction of all parties concerned, without resorting to formal court proceedings, thereby creating a win-win situation for both the parties. The aim of the Centre for Conflict Resolution (CCR), established by School of Law, GD Goenka University is the advancement of research, scholarship, education and training in the fields of arbitration, mediation and negotiation. The CCR represents a collaborative effort by the School of Law GD Goenka University and Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (IIAM). The Centre aspires to cultivate a generation of legal practitioners who prioritize harmony, empathy, and innovative problem-solving in their approach to conflict resolution.
Dr. Apoorva Dixit
Head & Associate Professor
Members
Dr. Shraddha Oberoi
Assistant Professor of Law, School of Law
Faculty Members of the Centre
Centre Head
Dr. Apoorva Dixit Associate Professor of Law, School of Law
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