Sama Working Group for using ODR in Government Departments

​Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana said , "Government is the biggest litigant in India accounting for nearly 50 per cent of pending cases." This is a huge problem for the country but ODR can alleviate this issue.

​With your help and insights, we can collaboratively tackle the pending case backlog and equip departments with better, more sustainable, dispute resolution practices. Register now!

​What is the Sama Working group?

​To help government departments resolve disputes, we are creating a Sama Working Group of handpicked lawyers, retd. judges, case managers, technology experts and others to explore how we can help Government Departments across India resolve disputes using Online Dispute Resolution (ODR).

​What experience does Sama have with government projects?

​In the recent past, State Legal Services Authorities from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and 7 other states have conduced Online Lok Adalats. The Madhya Pradesh Police is currently using Online Mediation in 1000+ thanas & the Department of Consumer Affairs recently settled pending consumer disputes online. Read more about these projects here - https://www.sama.live/lokadalat.php

​Who can join?

​Anyone who is interested in solving this problem is welcome to join. However, in the interest of having meaningful discussion and brainstorming, the Working Group will be handpicked by Team Sama. Do fill the registration form above diligently and we will surely get back to you.

​When is the meeting?

​The introductory meeting will be held virtually over zoom on Jan 21st, 12-1 PM. Register now!

​[Please note this meeting is invite-only. Once you register, basis your past work and profile, Sama will share an invitation confirmation with you.]