
Dispute Resolution


SEBI Celebrates First Year Anniversary of Online Dispute Resolution in Indian Securities Market
To cater efficient and smooth dispute resolution process, the SMART ODR portal was developed for resolving disputes arising in the Indian Securities Market through online conciliation and arbitration.

Impleading International Non-Signatories to a Domestic Arbitration: Analysing the Practical Implications
by Prashant Pakhiddey* and Manav Gill**

RGNUL | Online Certificate Course in Sports Law & Dispute Resolution
The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL),

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys Elevate and Strengthen Leadership Team
The firm promoted 12 Associate Partners to Partners. This elevation aims at enhancing the firm’s capability to deliver robust and valued solutions across its practice areas

Sports Law: A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Play
A comprehensive Program available on Sports Law with 25+ videos, activities, reading material & much more. Curated by “Law Caddie” an exclusive and dedicated Law Firm catering to the Sports Industry.

Private Players’ Guide to the Galaxy: Key Aspects of Norms, Guidelines and Procedures for Implementation of the Indian Space Policy
by Kaustubh Verma*, Shraddha Suryavanshi**, and Jehan Jhaveri***

[LIDW 2024] HKA and 39 Essex Chambers host Panel discussion on ‘India: Changing face of Dispute Resolution in the new economic powerhouse’
The Panel Discussion was hosted at the International Dispute Resolution Centre on 06-06-2024, as a part of the London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2024.

Courts must decide which contract will prevail when parties execute two contracts providing different dispute resolution mechanisms: SCOTUS
The instant dispute involved a conflict between two contracts executed by petitioner Coinbase, Inc., operator of a cryptocurrency exchange platform, and the respondents, who used Coinbase.

‘Uniting for Global Challenge and Opportunity’- London International Disputes Week, 2024 Kicks Off
This year’s LIDW has attracted over 7,000 registrations for events during the week, with 100 different jurisdictions represented, double the number recorded the previous year.

Delhi High Court dismisses S. 11 Arbitration petition due to Debit Notes issued after MSMED registration in arbitration proceedings
MSMED Act is a beneficial legislation for Micro Small & Medium Enterprises and provides that a buyer can also raise counter claims before the statutory arbitrator under the MSMED Act. Moreover, the scope of the Act as stated therein is to the extent that even if there is an agreement for arbitration between the parties, the MSMED Act will have overriding effect.

A policy circular doesn’t serve as arbitration clause without explicit consent: Calcutta High Court
In the facts of this case, there is no reference to the Circular whereby the arbitration clause has been incorporated in the contract between the parties. It is true that the policy decision in terms of the Circular is to make arbitration a mechanism for dispute resolution both in cases of existing and future contracts.

Khaitan & Co announces 14 new Partners and 27 new Counsel
Firmwide partnership reaches 280 lawyers

SLS Hyderabad | National Paper Presentation, 2024 [Abstract Submission by 3rd March, 2024]
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, believes in the holistic development of every

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited on its acquisition of Aquity Solutions Inc.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited on its offshore financing to acquire Aquity Solutions Inc. including issuance of

SAM Announces Expansion of its Management Board
As our Firm continues to grow and evolve, we are pleased to announce the expansion of the Management Board to nine members,

Calcutta High Court dismisses application for appointment of Arbitrator; rules “May” in Clause 13 renders dispute resolution ambiguous
The Calcutta High Court emphasised the need for a clear and unequivocal expression of intent to arbitrate.

Uncharted Skies of Liability: AI’s Role in Reshaping Aviation Accident Jurisprudence for Autonomous Aircraft Era
by Samidha Shekhar* and Nandha Krishnan Rajendra Prasad**

Shruti Singh joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. as a Partner in General Corporate Practice
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Shruti Singh as a Partner in the General Corporate Practice.

SAM advises Cello World Limited on its Initial public offering of Rs 1900 Crores
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Cello World Limited (“Issuer”) on its Initial public offering by way of an offer for sale of 29,337,023