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At the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi organised by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, CEO Gloria Lim delivered insightful opening remarks underscoring the importance of the conference in the current climate, SIAC’s achievements, and India’s position in global arbitration.
At the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi organized by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Chairman Davinder Singh SC delivered an insightful welcome address wherein he reflected on India’s growth and its relevance in the global legal ecosystem.
How do law, policy and business shape investor confidence and economic growth? A fireside chat at the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 examined the legal and institutional reforms needed to strengthen dispute resolution and support India’s long-term economic ambitions.
Justice Tejas Karia delivered the closing remarks at the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi, highlighting the inauguration of SIAC’s Delhi Liaison Office, India’s expanding contribution to international arbitration and the importance of preserving trust, innovation and institutional excellence as arbitration continues to evolve alongside global commerce.
Delivering the keynote at SIAC’s Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi, CJI Surya Kant identifies four “stress tests” facing modern arbitration, from AI-generated evidence to arbitration’s growing resemblance to litigation, and argues that discipline, not new rules, is the answer.
by Iram Hassan* and Yukti Agarwal**
The Court dismissed a special leave petition challenging the Delhi High Court’s order appointing a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court upheld the view that an exclusive jurisdiction clause, in the context of arbitration proceedings, can be construed as indicative of the seat of arbitration.
SIAC has inaugurated its Delhi Liaison Office during the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026, marking a significant expansion of its presence in India and strengthening engagement with the country’s arbitration ecosystem.
Reiterating the legislative policy of minimal judicial interference in arbitral proceedings, the Court observed that interference under Article 227 is warranted only in rare cases involving a patent lack of inherent jurisdiction that is apparent on the face of the record
The panel examined the evolving role of artificial intelligence in arbitration, discussing its practical applications, ethical boundaries and the principles that should guide its responsible use.
Delivering the keynote address at Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026, Gary Born examined the evolution of international arbitration from ancient civilisations to the modern legal order, arguing that arbitration has always been rooted in party autonomy, contractual freedom and the pursuit of peaceful dispute resolution.
by K.P. Pramodh Kumar*, Ramaswamy Meyyappan** and Fasila Saleem***
The 13th Edition of Avtar Singh’s Law of Arbitration and Conciliation is set to release soon, incorporating recent legislative developments, landmark judicial pronouncements, and evolving arbitral practice in India.
by Kunal Mimani* and Kartikey Bhatt**
The ruling reinforces custodial accountability in virtual digital asset operations and upholds the Tribunal’s balanced protective measures.
by Bhavana Chandak Dhoundiyal* and Shambhavi Upadhyay**
This journal encourages submissions that address a wide range of topics related to arbitration and its allied fields including technological advancements, cryptocurrency, climate change, post-pandemic changes, international sanctions, ethics, human rights and cross-border disputes.
by Arush Khanna* and Akarsh Pandey**