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The second day of the Fourth IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium, held on 6th December 2025, traversed various emerging topics in the legal field such as developments in arbitration law, emerging issues in IPR and AI, privacy, AI in dispute resolution, and more.
2025 SCC Vol. 9 Part 5: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Civil Procedure Code, Consumer Commissions, Election Law, NI Act, Service Law, and IBC.
Day 1 of the 4th IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium explored key issues shaping India’s legal landscape, including the rule of law, judicial independence, access to justice, and cross-border dispute resolution.
BPL Ltd., having knowingly entered into the bill discounting agreement, was bound by its terms. Since it defaulted on repayment for years, the stipulated 36% compound interest could not be considered burdensome or oppressive.
The 4th IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium organised by the IBA Asia Pacific India Working Group with the IBA Arbitration and Litigation Committees, is taking place on 5—6 December 2025 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
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CJI Surya Kant’s Constitution Day address reaffirmed access to justice as central to India’s constitutional design.
The Arbitrator was, therefore, not justified in undertaking interpretation of the contractual terms contrary to language used therein, which merely mirrored the policy decisions of the Railway Board which were binding in nature”.
“The arbitration agreement must be interpreted in a purposive manner, but not literally so as to enable the parties to pursue the intended dispute redressal mechanism of contract”.
The ruling reinforces custodial accountability in virtual digital asset operations and upholds the Tribunal’s balanced protective measures.
Justice Philip Jeyaretnam’s keynote was not merely an academic exploration of legal principles; it was a practical and thought-provoking call for reform. His message resonated strongly with the day’s central theme: ensuring that construction disputes are resolved not just efficiently, but equitably, through disciplined, forward-thinking processes.
“It was not disputed that the plaintiff’s prayer in the suit for recovery of the amount would be arbitrable. However, the plaintiff also sought redemption of mortgages executed in its favour and this was where the plaintiff claimed that the said claim was not arbitrable.”
2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 2: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Constitution, Criminal Law, and Customs.
At the Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre’s panel on “Finality of Arbitral Awards: Principle, Practice and Pitfalls” during India ADR Week 2025, Raunaq B. Mathur, Partner at Saraf & Partners emphasised the evolving judicial approach to arbitral awards.
In this training session organised by Delos Dispute Resolution, the eminent panellists, comprising different legal professionals, discussed the structure, essentials, and considerations of an arbitral award.
A panel discussion was organised by SAM, Arbitral Women, and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr on the proposed amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, via the 2024 draft bill as a precursor to the Delhi Arbitration Weekend.
Join judges, leading practitioners, scholars, and arbitration experts from across the globe at the 3rd Edition of Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025 (DAW), a premier international forum designed to advance dialogue, share best practices, and highlight India’s pivotal role in shaping the future of global arbitration.
As a part of DAW 2025, an external event organized by The International Bar Association in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., One Essex Court, and Osborne Partners, this report summarises the keynote address by Justice K.V. Viswanathan and the panel discussion by industry experts. The discussion delved into key challenges and evolving trends in arbitration, emphasising the importance of impartiality, transparency, and ethical standards.