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Forcing the parties to file a written statement or to complete the pleadings during the process of mediation will prevent the parties in freely communicating with each other, which they have not been able to do since the dispute started.
Justice Hrishikesh Roy is known for his notable contributions to the causes of alternative dispute settlement and legal aid.
On 14-01-2025, the Indian Council of Arbitration (‘ICA’) launched its Rules of Commercial Mediation in a symposium titled ‘Mediation: A Critical Tool for Commercial Dispute Resolution’.
In association with ProUltimus Consulting, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised the conference on ‘Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Norms for Construction & Infrastructure Sectors’.
This conference entailed an in-depth discussion of the various modern-day topics in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution such as the new amendment in the Arbitration Act, the upcoming Mediation Act, issues which plague the mechanisms, technological innovations and more.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised the 7th Edition ICC India Arbitration Day bringing together global legal professionals, arbitrators, corporate leaders, and academics to discuss the evolving landscape of arbitration.
Supreme Court has referred the case to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre to explore the possibility of any out-of-court settlement.
“The conduct of the litigants to keep the dispute alive for mala fide reasons has the tendency of keeping the docket of the Courts heavy to the detriment of other litigants whose cases have been pending for years together.”
With consent of both the parties, the matter is referred to the Senior Mediator of Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre.
by Dinesh Pardasani†, Bibin Kurian†† and Raghav Mudgal†††
by Kaustubh Verma*, Shraddha Suryavanshi**, and Jehan Jhaveri***
Chairperson and Member will get travelling, Daily and House rent allowances.
Delhi High Court issued a mandatory reminder, rather than a gentle reminder that it is essential to emphasise that in cases involving offences of serious nature, particularly those falling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, no form of mediation is permissible.
Attorney General for India makes an announcement for creating the All-India Arbitration Bar.
Settlement of non-compoundable offences through mediated settlement agreements is not permissible. Even otherwise, to permit the accused and complainant to compromise an offence on payment of money, in session triable serious criminal cases which attracts punishment up to life, cannot be subject matter of mediated settlement agreements.
On 3-7-2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023
Corporate Legal Services team of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (‘ONGC’) organised a legal workshop on “Mediation & Conciliation as ADR: PSUs