New Delhi, April 4 -- The Government of India has issued a new set of guidelines to reduce unnecessary legal disputes involving its departments and organisations, according to an official statement.

These guidelines, developed by the Department of Legal Affairs under the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, aim to simplify legal processes, prevent avoidable lawsuits, and ensure faster resolution of legal matters, especially those related to arbitration.

The directive applies to all Central Government ministries, departments, and public sector enterprises, making sure they handle legal matters efficiently and with greater accountability.

It also introduces measures to improve coordination between government offices, avoid repetitive appea...