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At the International Arbitration Centre Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, speakers examined the role of courts and arbitral institutions, the interaction between different legal traditions, settlement and mediation in arbitration, and the future development of arbitration in Eurasia.
From Kazakhstan’s new Constitution reinforcing the rule of law to the AIFC Court’s year-on-year growth in cases, mediations and delegate numbers, the opening ceremony of EAW26 set the tone for a conference that has grown from a single online session in 2022 into one of Eurasia’s most significant gatherings for international arbitration practitioners, policymakers and academics.
The judgment reinforces the finality of foreign arbitral awards in India and provides greater certainty for investors and commercial parties, particularly in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and natural resources, by limiting enforcement-stage challenges based on public policy grounds.
On 27 May 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice V. Mohana’s (who was then a Senior Advocate) direct elevation from the Bar as Judge of Supreme Court. She took the oath of office on 2 June 2026.
Zeina Obeid shares her insights on international arbitration, legal leadership, emerging trends, and the future of cross-border dispute resolution in an exclusive conversation with SCC Times.
Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1 on conciliation awards, recording evidence, real estate projects, and more.
“Survival is about getting started”: Legal leaders discuss the skills law firms need to thrive in an AI-driven future at LegalTechTalk 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes legal practice, industry leaders at LegalTechTalk 2026 examined why commercial awareness, adaptability, client-centricity, and sound judgement may prove just as important as technological proficiency for the future of law firms.
From Lok Adalats to the Mediation Act, CJI Surya Kant mapped India’s mediation journey at the Indian High Commission in London, while Lord Hamblen, Ms. Brimelow KC and Mr. Dixon placed the UK’s mandatory mediation reforms alongside it.
The fireside chat at the 4th ICA Conference on “Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes” examined the challenges of enforcement, arbitration efficiency, judicial intervention, institutional reforms, AI regulation, third-party funding, and investor confidence.
At a panel discussion at the 4th ICA Conference on “Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes”, the speakers agreed that while disputes may be inevitable in business, successful commercial ecosystems were defined not by the absence of disputes, but rather by avoiding them and if they arise, resolving them efficiently, fairly, and with minimal disruption to long-term relationships and commerce.
Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 4 on reference to arbitration, appointment of district judges, electricity distribution, tariff revision, and more.
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.
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.
At International Arbitration Day during LIDW26, leading practitioners, academics and judges examined due process challenges in arbitration, discussing public policy review, the Semenya litigation, corruption-based challenges, AI-assisted decision-making, expert evidence and judicial scrutiny of arbitral awards.
The Indian Council of Arbitration is holding its 4th International Conference on Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes on 5 June 2026 at Church House, Westminster, London. The Conference will be inaugurated by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with keynote addresses by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and the Master of the Rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos.
Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 3 on arbitral awards, GST proceedings, coparcener, non-compete fee, and more.
Justice Pankaj Mithal began his career in law in the 1980s and subsequently went on to become Judge at the Supreme Court of India.
The Court did not grant any relief to the third consortium member, Abir Infrastructure Private Limited, as it had not filed an appeal challenging the High Court judgment.
Discover the life, judgments, and contributions of Justice K.V. Viswanathan, who is one of the few lawyers, who have been elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India, thereby enhancing the Bar’s representation.