ADR is introduced by inserting section 89A and 89B in the Code of Civil Procedure. In 2003 section 89A and 89B empowers the trial court to settle the dispute by ADR. Again in 2006 a new amendment is brought in the Code of Civil procedure to provide the power to Appellate court by section 89C.

This Act substituted Part V of the Code with a new titled "Alternative Dispute Resolution" with three new sections.