Contemporary Approaches to Dispute Resolution in India's MSME Sector: Insights from Literature (2022-2025)

Dr. Mourlin K

Abstract: Dispute resolution remains a critical managerial and legal challenge for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. This literature review synthesizes research from 2022 to 2025, focusing on technological innovations, legal frameworks, managerial strategies, government initiatives, and economic impacts shaping dispute resolution mechanisms in Indian MSMEs. The study reveals rapid digital adoption via Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms, evolving judicial clarifications, managerial capacity building, and the persistent challenges of cost, access, and enforcement. The review highlights policy shifts fostering accessible, efficient, and equitable dispute mechanisms reinforcing MSME growth and sustainability.

Keywords: Online Dispute Resolution, MSME challenges, legal framework India, digital justice access, policy and governance