Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

It is a settled position in law that when the arbitration agreement is silent on the aspect of ‘seat’, ‘venue’ or ‘place’ of arbitration, the determining factor will be where the cause of action arises as well as where the defendant/respondent actually or voluntarily resides or carries on their business.

Jagdeep Dhankhar at IIAC Colloquium
New releasesNews

This report contains the keynote address by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Chief Guest at the Colloquium organised by India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Arjun Ram Meghwal RIDW 2025
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“Let us collectively translate this wisdom into action and showcase the best legal template to the 21st-century world.”

Justice Hrishikesh Roy
Know thy Judge

Justice Hrishikesh Roy is known for his notable contributions to the causes of alternative dispute settlement and legal aid.

Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2024
Experts CornerKhaitan & Co

by Abhisaar Bairagi*, Milind Sharma** and Ausaf Ayyub***

Arbitration vs Mediation
Experts CornerShardul Amarchand Mangaldas

by Varun Pathak*

IIAM ADR Conference
Events/WebinarsNews

This conference entailed an in-depth discussion of the various modern-day topics in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution such as the new amendment in the Arbitration Act, the upcoming Mediation Act, issues which plague the mechanisms, technological innovations and more.

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The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised the 7th Edition ICC India Arbitration Day bringing together global legal professionals, arbitrators, corporate leaders, and academics to discuss the evolving landscape of arbitration.

Appointment of Arbitrator
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“We have not expressed any opinion on the merits of the claim of either party including regarding the arbitrability of the dispute. All contentions and pleas are kept open for the parties to raise before the arbitral tribunal.”

Third IBA India Symposium
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Third IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium 2024: From fringe to focal: India at the centre of international dispute resolution- a symposium presented by the IBA India Working Group of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum and supported by the IBA Arbitration Committee

AAA-ICDR India Conference
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This report provides insights into the first-ever ICDR Conference held in India. It highlights the key discussions, themes, and outcomes of the event, showcasing the innovative ideas and collaborative efforts presented by participants in the field of dispute resolution.

Impleading non-signatories to arbitration
DSK LegalExperts Corner

by Prashant Pakhiddey* and Manav Gill**

Justice Hima Kohli retirement
Know thy Judge

Justice Hima Kohli, who bids farewell to the Supreme Court, became the first woman Chief Justice of the High Court for the State of Telangana and became the ninth woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court of India.

appointment of arbitrators
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Justice Vineet Kothari*

National Blog Writing Competition
ADR Competition AnnouncementsLaw School News

School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore is hosting the first edition of the National Blog Writing Competition on ADR

London International Disputes Week 2024
New releasesNews

This year’s LIDW has attracted over 7,000 registrations for events during the week, with 100 different jurisdictions represented, double the number recorded the previous year.

Institution over Ad hoc Arbitration
Experts CornerJustice Hemant Gupta

by Justice Hemant Gupta (Retd.)*
Cite as: 2024 SCC OnLine Blog Exp 28

CIArb Annual Conference
Events/WebinarsNews

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) India Branch, in collaboration with the Bombay Bar Association and the Society of Indian Law Firms, is set to host the highly anticipated Annual CIArb India Conference, “Corporate Dispute Resolvers: The Role of General Counsel, Professionals, and the Industry,” on January 6th, 2024, at The Lalit Mumbai.

USLLS-EquiLaw
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About USLLS Established in 2001, University School of Law and Legal Studies envisages advancement of institutional expertise in the area of legal

institutional arbitration
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Attorney General for India makes an announcement for creating the All-India Arbitration Bar.