ADR
From Comparison to Co-Creation: CJI Surya Kant Proposes Joint Indo-UK Arbitrator Training, Fast-Track Procedures and Arb-Med Framework at 4th ICA Conference
The Chief Justice of India delivered a thought-provoking keynote address at the 4th International Conference of the ICA on Arbitrating Indo-UK Disputes, urging the global arbitration community to return to the foundational purpose of arbitration and ensure that dispute resolution remains accessible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of modern commerce.
LIDW26 | From the Mahabharata to the Mediation Act, 2023: India and England Compare Notes on Why Mediation Is Winning
India’s mediation tradition predates its legislation by millennia. England’s mediation culture was built by judicial pressure and adverse costs. At LIDW 2026, practitioners from both jurisdictions found more agreement than disagreement and a shared frustration with what arbitration has become.
Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026 at a Glance: SCC Times as Sole Media Partner
From high-level deliberations to global arbitration insights, here are snippets from the Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026, where SCC Times was the sole
Use of Expression “Can” in Arbitration Clause Indicates Mere Possibility, Not Binding Agreement to Arbitrate: Supreme Court
“Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanisms or more particularly, arbitration, can only be the chosen method if both/all parties to the dispute can agree that it will be so. This freedom is not only insofar as choosing the medium, but it also encompasses choice of forum, applicable law and to some extent even procedural norms.”
CJI Calls on Public Bodies, Corporates to Adopt Institutional Arbitration at the 5th ICA International Conference 2026
“Institutional arbitration in India must continue to expand its reach, strengthen professional capacity, and deepen engagement with global best practices. Encouraging parties, particularly public sector bodies and large commercial entities, to adopt institutional rules more frequently, will play an important role in this transition”.
Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council Earns UNCITRAL Recognition
Hyderabad-based ADR institution, Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council (AAMC) has been recognised by the UNCITRAL thereby becoming one of only four Indian arbitration institutions to have received such recognition.
“Two steps forward, one step sideways”: Justice Tejas Karia reflects on India’s steady path in arbitration reform at the 8th ICC India Conference
The International Chamber of Commerce held the 8th ICC India Conference on International Arbitration in New Delhi on 28-02-2026.
PIMS After Six Years: Law Ministry Updates Parliament on Commercial Disputes Settled Through Pre-Institution Mediation
Arjun Ram Meghwal updates Parliament on the progress of Pre-Institution Mediation in commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Construction Disputes and ADR: AIAC concludes Asia ADR Week 2025
Day 3 of the seventh edition of AIAC’s Asia ADR week navigated crucial topics of discussion in the field of alternative dispute resolution, such as ADR in construction disputes, role of experts and consultants in construction proceedings, automation driven transformation in the construction industry, and SMART Tunnel dispute.
From Shariah Principles in Mediation to E-Sports: AIAC holds Day 2 of Asia ADR Week 2025
Day 2 of the seventh edition of AIAC’s Asia ADR week navigated crucial topics of discussion in the field of alternative dispute resolution, such as commercial mediation, arbitration reforms, disputes in E-sports, double hatting, and disclosures.
AIAC Asia ADR Week 2025 | Ushering in a New Era of Arbitration Excellence
The launch of seventh edition of Asia ADR Week 2025 not only marked the beginning of five impactful days of dialogue, collaboration, and learning, but also symbolised a renewed call to action inviting all stakeholders to seize the moment and shape the future of dispute resolution globally.
Finality of Arbitral Awards: Raunaq B. Mathur, Partner, Saraf & Partners weighs in at India ADR Week 2025
At the Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre’s panel on “Finality of Arbitral Awards: Principle, Practice and Pitfalls” during India ADR Week 2025, Raunaq B. Mathur, Partner at Saraf & Partners emphasised the evolving judicial approach to arbitral awards.
Amity University Madhya Pradesh | 5th National Mediation Competition
The 5th National Mediation Competition (NMC 5.0) serves as a premier arena for law students to engage in the practice of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
BITS Law School Partners with The Ahmadi Foundation to institute Justice A.M. Ahmadi Gold Medal for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution
The medal will be conferred upon a graduating student who has demonstrated academic excellence in ADR, mediation, and allied courses, and who also embodies Justice Ahmadi’s ideals of timely, humane, and accessible justice.
Delhi High Court| Jurisdiction under S. 11 Arbitration Act must be determined by the CPC if the parties haven’t agreed on the arbitration seat or venue.
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.
“Let us move towards difference settlement from dispute resolution” says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at IIAC Colloquium
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.