CJI Surya Kant Indian High Commission London
Events & Collaborations

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.

India arbitration hub reforms 2026
Events & Collaborations

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.

Mediation at 4th ICA Conference
Events & Collaborations

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.

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Interviews

Interviewee: Sanjeev Kumar1
Interviewed by Tej Partap Singh Gill2 and Nupur Sanghi3

2026 SCC Vol 4
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

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.

Indo-UK arbitration ADR architecture CJI Surya Kant
Events & Collaborations

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.

mediation vs arbitration commercial disputes
Events & CollaborationsLondon International Disputes Week

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.

Due Process Challenges in Arbitration
Events & CollaborationsLondon International Disputes Week

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.

ICA Conference Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes 2026
Events & Collaborations

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.

2026 SCC Vol. 4
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

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
Know thy Judge

Justice Pankaj Mithal began his career in law in the 1980s and subsequently went on to become Judge at the Supreme Court of India.

Levy of Building and Other Construction Workers cess
Case BriefsSupreme Court

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.

Justice K.V. Viswanathan
Know thy Judge

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.

2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 2
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 2 on demurrer, speculative purchasers, public auction, and more.

2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 1
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 4 Part 1 on arbitral proceedings, additional evidence, amalgamations, and more.

Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026
Cyprus Arbitration DayEvents & Collaborations

On the eve of Cyprus Arbitration Day 2026, experts gathered to kick-start the event with an evening full of insightful panel discussions on international arbitration landscape, India as an arbitration seat, BITs and DTAAs, and much more.

2026 SCC Vol 3
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 5 on voter’s right to know antecedents, rental compensation, jurisdiction of referral court, sale of immovable property, and more.

Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
Case BriefsForeign Courts

An arbitration agreement is in the nature of an exclusive jurisdiction agreement excluding court proceedings except to the extent permissible under the applicable law.

Supreme Court April 2026
Legal RoundUpSupreme Court Roundups

Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from April 2026, mandating 30% women representation in Bar Associations, expanding protections for disabled prisoners, and allowing transgender candidates to apply for public employment irrespective of gender-specific notifications, etc.

Justice P.S. Narasimha
Know thy Judge

Appointed directly from the Bar as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice P.S. Narasimha’s tenure as an advocate and as a Judge boasts of several landmark cases.