The Cost of Justice? Maharashtra’s Stamp Duty Shake-Up and its Ripple Effect on Arbitration in India
by Raj R. Panchmatia* and Peshwan Jehangir**
Dispute Resolution
Live from LIDW 2025 | ‘7th ed. of SIAC Rules is forward-looking endeavour enhancing efficiency while balancing fairness, especially for India’s increasingly global commercial players’: CJI Gavai
The session on ‘Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Impact of the 7th Edition of SIAC Rules on India-Related Arbitrations’ explores the transformative impact of the SIAC 7th Edition Rules on India-related arbitrations.
LIDW 2025 Main Conference Sets the Stage for Global Dialogue on Innovation and Risk in Dispute Resolution
The LIDW 2025 Main Conference brought together leaders from across the dispute resolution world to discuss the most topical issues of the moment, on the theme of “Innovation in Dispute Resolution: Navigating Global Risks”.
Redefining the Role of Institutions: Kevin Nash sets the tone for Arbitration’s future at LIDW 2025
LIDW 2025 reinforced London’s pivotal role in shaping the future of international dispute resolution. Through innovation, inclusivity, and global collaboration, the event not only addressed the pressing challenges of the field but also paves the way for best practices and forward-thinking strategies in arbitration, litigation, and mediation.
What’s Ahead at LIDW 2025? From Global Innovation to India’s Arbitration Boom—Here’s What’s Unmissable
From keynote takeaways to expert commentary SCC Times will deliver timely updates, panel summaries, and thought leadership straight from London.
Justice N. Kotiswar Outlines Strategic Roadmap for Commercial Dispute Resolution at EBC and The Law Forum’s Dispute Resolution discussion
EBC in collaboration with The Law Forum hosted a discussion on “Commercial Disputes Resolution — Challenges and Strategies.”
IIAC partners with Manipal Law School, Bengaluru for launch of Online Arbitration Workshop for Professionals
The workshop is scheduled from April 18 to 22, 2025. It will provide participants with hands-on experience in arbitration proceedings, focusing on advocacy techniques and award drafting.
Khaitan & Co Announces 30 New Partner Promotions
Khaitan & Co, a leading full-service law firm, has announced the promotion of 30 Partners and 20 Counsel
London International Disputes Week 2025 launches International Arbitration Day agenda
The London International Disputes Week has launched its 6th edition on the theme “Innovation in dispute resolution: navigating global risks” to be held from 2nd to 6th June, 2025.
“Let us move towards difference settlement from dispute resolution” says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at IIAC Colloquium
This report contains the keynote address by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Chief Guest at the Colloquium organised by India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal highlights Indo-Saudi Legal Synergy at Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025
“Let us collectively translate this wisdom into action and showcase the best legal template to the 21st-century world.”
‘Entirely based on false foundation’; Bombay HC dismisses condonation of delay application by National Highway Division in arbitration appeal
“It is now trite law that State agencies cannot hide behind the conventional excuse of bureaucratic delays and inefficiency in the State’s capacity, to condone delays.”
Future of Arbitration in India: Decoding the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
by Abhisaar Bairagi*, Milind Sharma** and Ausaf Ayyub***
‘India has genius of devising a working system where self-executing contract can probably lead to minimal adjudication’: AGI Venkataramani at PHDCCI’s Conference
In association with ProUltimus Consulting, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised the conference on ‘Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Norms for Construction & Infrastructure Sectors’.
‘Existence of arbitration agreement in license agreement and share subscription agreement not in dispute’, Supreme Court refers matter to DIAC for appointment of sole arbitrator
“We have not expressed any opinion on the merits of the claim of either party including regarding the arbitrability of the dispute. All contentions and pleas are kept open for the parties to raise before the arbitral tribunal.”
‘Delays in system cannot be solely attributed to one particular organ of State’: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at Third IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium
Third IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium 2024: From fringe to focal: India at the centre of international dispute resolution- a symposium presented by the IBA India Working Group of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum and supported by the IBA Arbitration Committee
Supreme Court sets aside Calcutta HC judgment denying extension of arbitration mandate beyond deadline for making an award; Directs fresh adjudication of petition
In the Judgment dated 12-09-2024, Supreme Court had held that an application for extension of time for passing an arbitral award under Section 29A (4) read with Section 29A (5) is maintainable even after the expiry of the twelve-month or the extended six-month period. The court, while adjudicating such extension applications will be guided by the principle of sufficient cause.
ICDR India Conference: Advancing the Future of Dispute Resolution
This report provides insights into the first-ever ICDR Conference held in India. It highlights the key discussions, themes, and outcomes of the event, showcasing the innovative ideas and collaborative efforts presented by participants in the field of dispute resolution.