About CORD
Dispute resolution that is fair, fast, and accessible.
We founded CORD — the Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes — because we believe every dispute deserves care and attention. Lives and businesses hang in the balance, and the existing system too often makes people wait years for outcomes that should take weeks. We are here to change that.
Our Vision
Delivering tailormade dispute resolution experiences defined by trust.
In India's courts, a dispute worth ₹10 lakh can take three to five years and cost ₹1.5–2.5 lakh or more. Even alternative forums stretch to 12–18 months. Your matter joins a long queue — unpredictable timelines, unpredictable costs, unpredictable outcomes. For the people and businesses caught in it, this isn't just inconvenient. It's unjust.
CORD was built to offer a fundamentally different path. Through a blend of technology, rigorous processes, carefully drafted rules, vetted neutrals, and dedicated case managers, we address the root problems that make dispute resolution so painful. Every case on our platform is handled with the seriousness it deserves — because behind every dispute is a person, a family, or a business seeking closure.
Our approach spans the full lifecycle of conflict — from early signs of disagreement to formal arbitration and enforcement. We invest in dispute avoidance and mitigation, not just resolution, because the best outcome is often one where the dispute never escalates at all.
The full lifecycle of conflict — not just the courtroom chapter.
Most institutions step in only when a dispute is formally filed. CORD is involved from the moment tension begins.
Difference
Parties begin to see things differently. Content, tools, and awareness to help recognise and address early friction.
Disagreement
Positions harden. Mitigation strategies and structured negotiation to prevent escalation.
Discord
Communication breaks down. Mediation to restore dialogue and find common ground before formal proceedings.
Dispute
Formal arbitration and mediation — administered with rigorous processes, vetted neutrals, and enforceable outcomes.
Resolution & Enforcement
Award delivery, communication logs, proof of service, and a complete enforcement pack to close the chapter.
The People Behind CORD
Built by practitioners who understand both sides of the problem.
CORD's team brings together deep expertise in law, policy, and technology — a combination that is rare in the dispute resolution space and essential to building an institution that works at scale.
What We Stand For
Building a more just dispute resolution ecosystem.
CORD's work extends beyond individual cases. We are committed to principles that shape how dispute resolution should function — for everyone, everywhere.
Universal Access to Justice
Justice delayed is justice denied. We work to make fair, efficient dispute resolution accessible to individuals and businesses across every state, language, and economic bracket — not just those who can afford years of litigation.
Ethical Use of AI
Technology should serve justice, not replace human judgment. We deploy AI for efficiency — transcription, translation, case management — while keeping decision-making where it belongs: with qualified, independent neutrals.
Green Arbitration
Every CORD proceeding is fully online — eliminating the carbon footprint of physical hearings, paper filings, and travel. Dispute resolution that is faster for people and lighter on the planet.
Equal Gender Representation
We actively work towards balanced representation across our panel of neutrals, case management teams, and leadership. The dispute resolution ecosystem has historically underrepresented women — we are committed to changing that, one appointment at a time.
Fair Employment Practices
The people who power CORD — case managers, legal professionals, technology teams — deserve the same fairness we promise our clients. We uphold equitable, transparent, and ethical employment standards across our organisation.
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