Alternative Dispute Resolution

Trial Court must decree settlement after mediation
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“The disputes between the neighbours relating to the easementary rights are clearly mentioned as being suitable for mediation.”

Asia ADR Week 2025
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Mr. Raja Singham’s plenary session was a compelling mix of personal story, educational philosophy, and visionary thinking. His call to mainstream ADR into legal and business education resonated strongly with the audience, challenging them to rethink how we prepare the next generation of professionals, not just as litigators, but as negotiators, collaborators, and changemakers.

Oxford-Style Debate on Institutional Arbitration
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An illuminating oxford-style debate was conducted by the IIAC and DIAC at the Delhi High Court on the motion that Institutional Arbitration is the complete solution to restore the faith of PSUs in arbitration as the preferred mode of dispute resolution.

Modification of Arbitral Award
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by Dr G.B. Reddy* and Dr S.B. Md. Irfan Ali Abbas**

90-day Mediation Drive
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“The special pan India mediation campaign is being organised with the objectives to settle suitable matters pending in the Courts, from the Taluka Courts to the High Courts, and taking mediation to every nook and corner of the country as people’s friendly mode of dispute resolution.”

2nd National Lok Adalat 2025
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The National Lok Adalat was introduced to encourage mutual settlement and offer an efficient, economical, and participatory mode of resolving disputes without prolonged litigation. Since, the awards passed by Lok Adalats are legally binding and enforceable, the process ensures finality and reduces the burden on regular courts.

Dr. Justice Radhabinod Pal
Law School NewsMoot Court Announcements

By the Moot Court Committee, Department of Law, University of Calcutta [May 17 – 18 & June 4; Hybrid; Cash Prizes Upto Rs. 1.13L]: Register by May 9!

Dr. Mohammad Umar
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Interviewed by Ashutosh Verma

Hands of Arbitrator
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by Raghav Mittal*

IILM Moot Court
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IILM University, established in 1993 under the Ram Krishan & Sons Charitable Trust

Jagdeep Dhankhar at IIAC Colloquium
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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.

Mediation Competition
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Greetings from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society at the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata!

Striking a Delicate Balance
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by Swarnendu Chatterjee* and Swastika Ganguly**

National ADR Triathlon
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Government Law College, Mumbai (“GLC”), established in 1855, is the oldest Law College in Asia, dating even prior to the University of Mumbai

P.C. Markanda
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We are delighted to announce the P.C. Markanda International Negotiation Competition, 2025

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.

Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad (MNLU Aurangabad) is a National Law University in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Arbitration in Government Contracts
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by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**

University of Lucknow
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On the occasion of 76th Republic Day, Pro Bono Club, University of Lucknow

ICA Mediation Rules
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On 14-01-2025, the Indian Council of Arbitration (‘ICA’) launched its Rules of Commercial Mediation in a symposium titled ‘Mediation: A Critical Tool for Commercial Dispute Resolution’.