Dishonestly & Fraudulently are usually confused as synonyms, although they have different meanings and uses in criminal law. The main factor in discriminating them is the level of punishment. Dishonestly is non-cognizable, whereas fraudulently is a cognizable offence.

The traditional litigation recourse is expensive as well as time-consuming. Our judiciary is already burdened with a plethora of pending cases which require a mechanism that aids in quick disposal of cases and effective justice delivery system. The Alternative Dispute Resolution methods have been quite beneficial to cope up with the pending cases prior to the pandemic.

The criminal procedure in India is governed by the CrPC 1973.

Family is the most important social institution. We are dependent on our families, both for financial and emotional stability. From the transition of joint families to nuclear families, the ideas and beliefs of family members have changed drastically; and in recent times, family disputes have escalated. With the Indian judicial system already burdened with the pressure of pending family dispute cases, there is an urgent need to resolve such matters through alternate dispute resolution methods, beyond the scope of litigation.