1.1 Methods of Dispute Resolution among Hindus in India ; a. Ancient period; b. Mughal Period; c. British Period ; 1.2 A Comparative Look at other major religions in India ; a. Muslims; b. Christians ; c. Sikhs; CHAPTER II: CODIFICATION OF HINDU LAW; Shift from Duties to Rights; Process of Codification ; Changes Brought About in Dispute Resolution by Codification of Hindu Law; CHAPTER III: ADJUDICATION AS THE METHOD IN RESOLVING FAMILY DISPUTES; 3.1 Drawbacks of Adjudication: Access to Justice ; 3.2 Backlog of cases; CHAPTER IV: SCOPE FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN FAMILY DISPUTES ; 4.1 Need for Justice Dispensation through Alternative Dispute Resolution ; 4.2 Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution ; 4.3 Negotiation, Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration as an Alternative to Litigation; 4.4 Legislative Changes Reinforcing Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods; CHAPTER V: ROLE OF ADMINISTRATOR IN LEGAL ORDERING; CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION; BIBLIOGRAPHY.