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From hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms to judicial lawmaking: Experts discuss building blocks and hurdles in the road to Viksit Bharat 2047 at Nyaya Nirmaan 2026
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) organised the fifth edition of Nyaya Nirmaan 2026: India @ 2047 on 24 September 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on the theme “Building the Legal Architecture for a Connected Global Economy”.
Nyaya Nirmaan: Insights from legal luminaries on building the Legal Architecture for Viksit Bharat 2047
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) organised the fifth edition of Nyaya Nirmaan 2026: India @ 2047 on 24 September 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Held under the theme “Building the Legal Architecture for a Connected Global Economy”
Amity University, MP | 6th National Level Mediation Competition: A Premier Platform for Future Legal Luminaries
The Sixth edition marks a significant milestone in our ongoing journey, one that builds on the legacy of past successes while reaching toward new horizons. This year, we aspire to elevate the competition to new heights by offering participants a more immersive, engaging platform to test their skills and refine their mediation expertise. The event will be held in virtual mode.
“What’s wrong with Mediation?”: GCs discuss challenges, current landscape, and the way forward for mediation in India at the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, curated and hosted by The PACT, a roundtable of general counsel and mediation service providers set out, candidly, why mediation has yet to become the default route for resolving high-value commercial disputes in India, and what would have to change before it did. This session was held in collaboration with Obelisk Legal.
Legal luminaries on building India’s legal architecture for Viksit Bharat at Nyaya Nirmaan @ 2047
The General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) organised the fifth edition of Nyaya Nirmaan 2026: India @ 2047 on 24 September 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Held under the theme “Building the Legal Architecture for a Connected Global Economy”
Mediation in Construction Disputes: A Fireside Chat with Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, Justice Hima Kohli and Mehak Oberoi at Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026
At the Commercial Mediation Conclave India 2026, curated and hosted by The PACT the launch of Mehak Oberoi’s book on construction mediation was followed by a fireside conversation in which two senior judges examined how mediators uncover the real interests behind a construction dispute, when mediation should begin, and what it takes to make a settlement hold.
Indian Mediation Federation enters into MoUs with domestic and international organisations to strengthen mediation ecosystem
Envisioned as an “umbilical cord” connecting professionals, businesses and other stakeholders across the country, IMF seeks to foster a collaborative mediation ecosystem, with the larger vision of positioning India as a global hub for mediation.
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’s talk” before “see you in Court”: Sanjeev Ahuja’s roadmap for a mediation-first India
Addressing the MCI: The Conclave by PACT & Poovayya, Sanjeev Ahuja, President, Indian Mediation Federation (IMF) said that “IMF is not here to compete with the courts or the government, but to complete the picture, close the loops, fill the gaps and connect the loose threads. Our vision is simple, but ambitious: To make Mediation the First Port of Call”
India Digital ADR Summit 2026: Practitioners discuss enforcement hurdles, jurisprudence & legislative avenues of Emergency Arbitration in India
In a panel discussion held at the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, the panellists explored the need for emergency award, landmark cases, judicial activism v. legislative action, and future of emergency arbitration in India.
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.
India Digital ADR Summit 2026: Justice Bhargav D. Karia bats for comprehensive statutory framework for enforcement of emergency awards
Speaking at the Summit, Justice Bhargav D. Karia examined the need of emergency arbitration, analysed India’s position on the same, and emphasised the need for a comprehensive statutory framework for enforcement of emergency awards in India regardless of seat.
From “litigation first” to “mediation first”: Experts discuss institutional mediation, mediator standards and changing role of lawyers at India Digital ADR Summit 2026
At the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, a panel of senior mediators and practitioners examined the implementation of the Mediation Act, 2023, focusing on institutional mediation, mediator accreditation, community and online mediation, and the changing role of lawyers in dispute resolution.
India Digital ADR Summit 2026: Justice Sonia Gokani outlines the road from Mediation Act, 2023 to institutional practice
At the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, Justice Sonia Gokani discussed the evolution of mediation after the Mediation Act, 2023, highlighting institutionalisation, mediator training, accreditation, specialised panels, community mediation and the role of human governance alongside technology.
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.
India Digital ADR Summit 2026: Justice N. V. Anjaria examines limits of AI in arbitration; AGI R. Venkataramani urges “be a sceptic, refute, verify”
At the India Digital ADR Summit 2026, Attorney General R. Venkataramani and Justice N. V. Anjaria highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence in arbitration while stressing the need for human judgment, verification, fairness, confidentiality and control over AI-assisted decision-making.
India Digital ADR Summit 2026: Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal outlines five principles for AI in arbitration; Justice M. R. Shah calls for speedy, affordable dispute resolution
Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal highlighted the need to balance the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration with human judgment, while Justice M. R. Shah stressed that AI should not replace the human mind.