Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council (AAMC): Your Premier ADR Institution in Hyderabad, India

The Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council (AAMC) is a professionally managed, well-established Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) centre and leading arbitration and mediation service provider based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Established by AMIKA, a Society for Alternative Dispute Resolution registered under the Telangana Societies Registration Act, 2001, AAMC has rapidly gained recognition as one of the best mediation institutions and an important arbitration institution in India.

We are renowned as the go-to mediation centre in Hyderabad and a top arbitration institution providing comprehensive and trusted ADR services across Telangana and India.

Comprehensive Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services by AAMC

AAMC is committed to creating an enabling environment for disputants to settle their grievances amicably and without the need for lengthy litigation.

AAMC Services Include:

  • Dispute Resolution: Providing mediation, conciliation, and arbitration services for a wide range of disputes, including:
    • Trade, Business, and Commerce
    • Property and Real Estate
    • Matrimonial, Family, and Domestic Violence cases
    • All other issues where out-of-court settlement is possible and permissible under law.
  • Online ADR Systems: Facilitating and conducting Online Alternative Dispute Resolution for parties where physical attendance at the AAMC centre is not possible or feasible.
  • Domestic & International Disputes: Handling both domestic and international cases for mediation, arbitration, and conciliation.
  • Government Collaboration: Seeking to collaborate with governments across the country to specifically provide mediation and arbitration services for MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises).

The AAMC Difference: Expertise and Training

AAMC is powered by a diverse and highly qualified panel, ensuring expertise and professional integrity in every case.

  • Our Panel: Includes trained and certified mediators, seasoned advocates, senior bureaucrats, and national and international experts.
  • Education & Research: AAMC actively extends education and training in mediation and ADR to propagate the concept of out-of-court settlement. We also provide dedicated Research facilities in ADR for prospective researchers.

AAMC is a proud member of the International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Hyderabad chapter, further solidifying our commitment to global standards.

Why AAMC is Essential: Addressing India’s Judicial Challenges

The current judicial landscape in India is characterized by the mounting overload of work, increasing case numbers, and severe pendency. This situation necessitates robust alternative dispute resolution methods.

The Legislative Context:

  • Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Enacted to facilitate the early settlement of disputes by arbitration.
  • Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908 (Section 89(1)): Mandates that courts must refer disputes to arbitration, mediation, judicial settlement, or Lok Adalats if elements of settlement are present.
  • Commercial Courts Act, 2015 (Section 12A): Makes pre-institution mediation mandatory for commercial disputes.
  • Mediation Act, 2023: A significant development in the Indian legal framework, on which AMIKA was invited to offer suggestions and revisions to the Parliamentary Committee on Mediation.

Taking guidance from these legislative imperatives, AMIKA was established as a registered society for ADR, focusing on out-of-court settlements. AMIKA is also registered as an NGO with NITI Aayog, Government of India.