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The discussion examined how mediation can complement arbitration, overcome barriers to settlement and facilitate earlier resolution of investment disputes while balancing investor protection, State sovereignty and public policy considerations.
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The Court awarded ₹3,67,97,082 in special damages, ₹10 lakh for mental agony, anguish and harassment, and additional compensation of ₹2 lakh against each defendant found liable for injury to the plaintiff’s professional life.
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“The conclusion that the claims for compensation are time-barred does not, by itself, establish that the statements were true or false, nor does it amount to a finding that the defendants necessarily did or did not make them.”
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A dispute arose over the applicability of a notification changing the import policy for studded platinum jewellery from “Free” to “Restricted”, where the consignments had been dispatched and arrived in India before the notification was published, but the Bills of Entry were filed afterwards.
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The panellists examined how shared risk allocation, early-warning mechanisms, transparency and joint decision-making can help prevent construction disputes, improve project delivery and manage disagreements before they escalate into formal proceedings.
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The discussions examined statutory adjudication, enforcement of payment determinations, judicial intervention in construction disputes, and the use of building information modelling (BIM), online dispute resolution, and AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs and facilitate early settlement.
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Day 3 of Asia ADR Week 2026 examined the challenges of AI-generated content, digital evidence and technology, and discussed digital evidence authentication, deepfakes, forensic verification, and AI use in arbitrations.
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The Court examined the statutory time-limit for appeals, exclusion of time spent obtaining a certified copy, and the effect of delay in applying for the copy.
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The lawyers were fined ₹2,000 and directed to pay ₹50,000 costs each, with a Bar Council referral for action.
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Asia ADR Week 2026 opened Day 2 with discussions on Malaysia’s evolving energy landscape, as AIAC CEO Danesh Chandran and LHAG Partner Crystal Wong Wai Chin highlighted the role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), international arbitration and dispute prevention in supporting energy projects, investor confidence and Malaysia’s position as a regional dispute resolution hub.
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The President has appointed Dharmalingam Lingeswaran and Balathandayutham Karthikeyan as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court for two years under Article 224(1) of the Constitution.
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At Asia ADR Week 2026, practitioners discussed how effective oral advocacy in international arbitration depends on presenting a coherent case theory, confronting adverse evidence, responding directly to tribunal questions and prioritising decisive arguments.
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CJI Surya Kant responds to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge’s request for a meeting on issues concerning the Election Commission, student arrests, metro station closures and train cancellations, stating that the issues are already pending before the Supreme Court.
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The Court examined whether electricity subsidy received by an industrial undertaking under the Pondicherry Government’s Power Subsidy Scheme constituted a capital receipt or revenue receipt.
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The Supreme Court of India will host a two-day national consultation on ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October 2026 to review implementation challenges and identify priorities for strengthening child protection and juvenile justice.
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The Government of Tamil Nadu has appointed Senior Advocates Prashanto Chandra Sen and Haripriya Padmanabhan as Additional Advocates General to represent the State before the Supreme Court under Rule 5 of the 2017 Law Officers Rules.
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The President has appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of the Uttaranchal High Court with effect from 9 October 2026, following the retirement of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta on 8 October 2026.
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Prof. Jan Paulsson discusses the distinction between jurisdiction and admissibility in international arbitration, examining preliminary objections, contractual conditions precedent, arbitral authority, court review, and the treatment of treaty and contractual claims.
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The September 2026 Roundup of Family and Personal Law contains important rulings and judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts across India, covering custody of minor children, divorce, domestic violence, maintenance rights and other significant aspects of family law.
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The President appoints Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy as Acting Chief Justices of the Delhi, Gujarat and Telangana High Courts under Article 223 of the Constitution.
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