On 6 June 2026, Manipal Law School (MLS), Bengaluru Campus, a constituent of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University will host the Third International Annual Conference on Construction Law, “Constructing Legal Foundations 2026”. Building on the success of its 2024 and 2025 editions, this year’s conference is being organised by Manipal Law School in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and with the support of the Society of Construction Law India.
The conference will be held at Manipal Law School, Bengaluru, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and will be preceded by a Pre-Conference Networking Dinner on 5 June 2026 (Friday) from 7:00 PM onwards.
The 2026 edition is themed “Reforming Construction Disputes and Contract Delivery in India”, and seeks to address one of the most pressing challenges confronting India’s infrastructure sector – the rising volume, cost, and complexity of construction disputes. Conceptualised as a forum that brings together legal, technical, and industry stakeholders, the conference aspires to shift the dominant discourse from dispute resolution to dispute prevention, by re-examining the fundamentals of contract design, risk allocation, evidentiary practice, and project administration. Through expert panels, Oxford-style debates, and structured roundtables, the deliberations are intended to feed into practical, implementable reforms for India’s construction and infrastructure ecosystem.
The conference will be graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice BM Shyam Prasad as the Chief Guest, whose presence is expected to lend valuable judicial perspective to the day’s deliberations on arbitration reform and dispute resolution frameworks. The keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Ratan K. Singh, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and International Member, Keating Chambers, London ,a globally recognised authority on construction arbitration. Their participation, alongside that of distinguished judges, senior counsel, international and domestic industry experts, and academic leaders, underscores the stature the conference has come to acquire within the construction law community.
Key Themes
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Construction Dispute Resolution Frameworks in India
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Arbitration Reform and Evidentiary Practices
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Contract Drafting, Risk Allocation, and Standardisation
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Contract Administration and Compliance Mechanisms
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Payment Security and Cash Flow Challenges
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Policy Reform and Dispute Resolution Systems
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Industry—Academia Collaboration in Dispute Resolution
The conference is organised under the institutional vision of Manipal Law School and its Centre for Construction Law Research, in partnership with IIT Madras and the Society of Construction Law India, with CUBED and the Construction Law & ADR Forum of India as event partners.
Event Details
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📅 Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026
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🕘 Time: 9:00 AM — 5:30 PM
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📍 Venue: Manipal Law School, AB-01, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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🍽️ Pre-Conference Networking Dinner: Friday, 5 June 2026, 7:00 PM onwards
Organised by: Manipal Law School In Collaboration with: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Supported by: Society of Construction Law India
Registration: Scan the QR code/Register on the below link on the conference brochure or contact the convenors below.
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Link: https://forms.gle/LsJxADRfDYLN5y968
Contact
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Program Convenor — Prof. Venkat: +91 73582 68089
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Co-Convenor — Mr. Pavan Vinayak: +91 98867 23223
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Student Convenor — Ms. Divya S. Kumar: +91 70122 34644
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Alumni Convenor — Mr. Deepak V. Punam: +91 86606 00846
With its distinguished line-up, focused thematic agenda, and reform-oriented format, Constructing Legal Foundations 2026 promises to be a defining gathering for everyone engaged with the future of construction law in India.
