Arbitration

IAC EAW26
Eurasia Arbitration WeekEvents & CollaborationsInternational

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.

Vedanta foreign arbitral awards Delhi HC
Law Firms NewsNews

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.

Justice V. Mohana
Know thy Judge

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.

SCC DialoguesWATCH NOW

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.

2026 SCC Vol 5
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 5 Part 1 on conciliation awards, recording evidence, real estate projects, and more.

Law Firm Survival AI era
Events & CollaborationsInternationalLegalTechTalk

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.

CJI Surya Kant Indian High Commission London
Events & CollaborationsInstitutional Events

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 & CollaborationsICA Conference

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 & CollaborationsICA Conference

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 & CollaborationsICA Conference

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.