Comparative Analysis of Formal and Informal Dispute Resolution Council in Tehsil Razzar, District Swabi
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Dispute Resolution, Tehsil Razzar, Swabi, KP, Pakistan, Pashtun, JirgaAbstract
Jirga is a non-official but restricted institution that exists in Pashtun social structures.. Jirga is defined as the group of members of exact subgroup of Pashtun, considering a matter of universal interests. Particularly in tribal communities adhering to Pashtun traditional standards, it is viewed as a cover of safety and protection for the underprivileged. Jirga is used to settle conflicts over public and private space. Jirga upholds democratic principles and maintains an impartial stance when mediating and arbitrating disputes between plaintiffs. Jirga is a representation of a democratic system where each person has the freedom to voice their opinions in front of other Jirga members. The rule of behaviour that is being upheld at the Jirga aims to foster moral and spiritual ties. Jirga is the primary institution in the tribal region's political system for resolving conflicts and advancing justice. Since the Dispute Resolution Council (DRC)was established, numerous disputes and conflicts have been settled more successfully, and as a result, particularly in the Pashtun Society, it has benefited. The basic vision and goal of the Dispute Resolution Council is conflict resolution and how to foster a beneficial atmosphere between disputing and conflicting parties for societal progress (DRC).
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