Procedural lapses do not vitiate inquiry without real prejudice: Bombay HC quashes reinstatement of school peon
The Court held that the School Tribunal’s approach was perverse as it overlooked the actual charges against the peon.
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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 concludes with CIPAA debate and closing ceremony emphasising collaboration and future growth
AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 concluded with a discussion on the evolving scope of CIPAA adjudication, examining key rulings in View Esteem and Anas Construction and their implications for jurisdiction, natural justice and procedural fairness.
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Selection and eligibility disputes in sports: Experts highlight urgent remedies, fair selection processes and specialised arbitration at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026
At AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, panellists examined the challenges arising from athlete selection, eligibility requirements, disciplinary decisions and the need for effective remedies before sporting competitions take place.
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Party autonomy or perceived bias and diversity? AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 debates repeat arbitrator appointments
Two houses at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 debated whether repeat appointments of arbitrators undermine perceptions of bias and diversity or reflect party confidence in proven expertise.
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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026: Experts debate who has the right to a domain name in the digital world?
Experts examined the intersection of trademark rights, domain-name disputes and procedural fairness, drawing on the Cinderella example and the Del Monte and Coach disputes at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, to explore how competing claims are assessed under evolving internet governance rules.
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Settlement demand extortion or negotiation? Bombay HC quashes FIR over demand of ₹25 lakh each by flat purchasers
The Court held that an exorbitant settlement demand, without an intentional threat or fear of injury, does not attract Section 385 IPC.
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What will shape the future of dispute resolution? Andrea Carlevaris outlines six principles at AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026
At AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026, Mr. Andrea Carlevaris explored six principles for the future of dispute resolution: lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility, multiplicity and consistency, emphasising efficient proceedings, precise legal reasoning, institutional transparency and consistent decision-making without compromising fairness.
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When power projects go wrong: Asia ADR Week 2026 panel discusses early dispute prevention, contractual clarity and reliable evidence power projects
Deliberations during Session 2 of Day 2 of Asia ADR Week 2026 explored how power project disputes can be prevented and managed, highlighting the importance of early communication, contractual clarity, reliable documentation and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Asia ADR Week 2026: Speakers examine the limits of court intervention in setting aside arbitral awards
Discussions on Day 1 of Asia ADR Week 2026 explored when an arbitral award may be challenged in court, highlighting the distinction between errors in a tribunal’s reasoning and legal grounds for intervention, including jurisdictional issues, public policy and breaches of natural justice.
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High Court Roundup September 2026: IVF Age Limit, Junior Advocates’ Stipend, Talaq-E-Hassan and More
A quick roundup of the key High Court developments and important cases from September 2026, covering significant rulings on criminal law, bail, POCSO, family and personal laws, cyber crime, constitutional rights, education, service law, intellectual property, arbitration, medical law, GST, motor accident compensation and other important legal developments.
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“There really is an art to appointments”: Kevin Nash and Maria Jonker on constituting an Arbitral Tribunal at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026
The session on the “Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal: Appointment, Independence, Impartiality, and Challenges”, at the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 brought together Kevin Nash and Maria Jonker to discuss party autonomy, arbitrator appointments, independence and impartiality, disclosure obligations, diversity and challenges to arbitrators.
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What two decades of Queen Mary surveys reveal about arbitration’s rise: Prof. Loukas Mistelis on AI and Asia at CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026
At Session 2 of the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026, Professor Loukas Mistelis traced two decades of Queen Mary International Arbitration Surveys, examining the continuing preference for arbitration, cost and efficiency concerns, institutional arbitration, preferred seats, due process paranoia, confidentiality, artificial intelligence and the growing importance of Asia in global dispute resolution.
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Bombay HC grants ad interim relief to PCI-approved pharmacy college, directs inclusion in upcoming Central Admission Process rounds despite State ban
The Court granted ad interim relief to a pharmacy institution that had obtained approval from the Pharmacy Council of India but was unable to participate in the Central Admission Process owing to the State’s prohibition on establishment of new B. Pharmacy and D. Pharmacy institutions for the Academic Year 2026-2027.
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CIRP and subsequent jurisdictional proceedings constitute sufficient cause: Bombay HC extends SAP India’s Arbitral Tribunal mandate by one year
The High Court held that the delay in completion of the arbitral proceedings could not be attributed to any deliberate, wilful or negligent default on the part of the petitioner or the tribunal and that sufficient cause had been made out for extension of the mandate under Section 29-A (5), Arbitration Act.
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Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026: Role of law firms in commercial mediations and the evolving lawyer’s mindset, strategic approach and need for structure
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, experts examined the evolving role of lawyers and law firms in promoting mediation, advising clients on when to pursue settlement, developing internal awareness and training, and ensuring that mediation is conducted through a structured and professional process.
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Awareness, Trust and Institutional Credibility: Experts discuss Mediation’s Future in India at Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, panellists discussed the need to position mediation as an early and flexible dispute-resolution mechanism, with emphasis on awareness, trust, mediator quality, institutional credibility and a balanced approach among stakeholders.
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Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026: Experts discuss building trust, institutional credibility and a culture of mediation
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, practitioners and corporate legal professionals discussed how mediation can be strengthened in India through institutional mechanisms, internal dispute-resolution processes, professional mediators, greater awareness and a shift away from adversarial approaches.
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‘Let us build this digital future brick by brick’: India Digital ADR Summit 2026 closes with focus on fairness and human oversight
At the valedictory ceremony of the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, speakers emphasised that technology must strengthen, rather than replace, human judgment, procedural fairness and institutional accountability, while calling for greater trust in digital arbitration and mediation.
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From award to enforcement: Experts discuss bridging the arbitration enforcement gap, setting aside challenges and judicial intervention at India Digital ADR Summit 2026
At the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, arbitration practitioners examined the challenges affecting the enforcement of arbitral awards, including the quality of awards, judicial intervention, domain expertise, institutional arbitration, patent illegality and the need for greater consistency and certainty in arbitration-related proceedings.
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India Digital ADR Summit 2026: Panel charts India’s route to becoming a global arbitration hub
At the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, arbitration professionals examined the steps required to position India as a competitive arbitration destination, including strengthening domestic confidence, promoting institutional arbitration, improving enforcement, developing specialised expertise and ensuring cost-efficient and time-bound dispute resolution.
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