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technology and AI in international mediation India UK
Events & CollaborationsInstitutional Events

At the Mediation Event organised by the Indian High Commission in London, the panelists reinforced that the future of mediation lies not in replacing human mediators with artificial intelligence, but in creating a collaborative model where technology strengthens human-led dispute resolution while preserving its core values of trust, human perception, and understanding.

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 UK dispute resolution
Events & CollaborationsGCAI ConferenceInternational

From the opacity of Bar Council rules on foreign lawyers to enforcement gaps and AI’s irreducibly human element, six practitioners discussed what it will take for the India-UK dispute resolution corridor to fulfil its potential.

Prestige Ocean Pearl trademark dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Delhi High Court held that ‘Ocean Pearl’ remained the dominant feature of the impugned mark ‘Prestige Ocean Pearl’ and granted an ex parte injunction restraining its use in connection with a luxury real estate project. The parties have also been referred to mediation.

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.

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.

No Divorce Through Lok Adalat
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Allahabad High Court declares Lok Adalats cannot assume the exclusive jurisdiction of Family Courts to grant divorce, criticises DLSA for mechanical and cryptic orders, and directs judgment to be circulated to all Lok Adalats and DLSAs across Uttar Pradesh.

Sunjay Kapur
Hot Off The PressNews

Urging the parties to resolve the Rs 30,000-crore estate dispute via mediation, the Supreme Court had appointed former CJI Dr D.Y. Chandrachud to act as mediator.

Global ADR Summit 2026
Events & Collaborations

During Global ADR Summit 2026, Arbivis Partners LLP hosted panel discussion on ‘The State of Arbitration: Navigating Arbitrations Involving State-Owned Entities and MSMEs’.

Legends League Cricket media rights dispute
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The dispute concerned the broadcast and commercial exploitation of the ween the parties relating to the broadcast and commercial exploitation of the Legends League Cricket tournament, managed by Absolute Legends Sports.

transfer of matrimonial case at final stage
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The wife stated that it would be serious prejudice to her in participating in the trial at the Kollam court centre, which was her workplace, and that the distance from her residence to Punalur, the court to which transfer was ordered, was 50 kilometres, whereas the distance from the husband’s residence to Punalur was only 40 kilometres.”

WhatsApp chats insufficient
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Merely relying on the WhatsApp chat, the divorce decree cannot be granted, since it is not proved by leading evidence.”

mediation in property dispute between siblings
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“This is a long drawn legal battle between brother and sisters. Although in the past the parties did try to reach to an amicable settlement, yet we are informed that the settlement failed.”

Pre Institution Mediation
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Arjun Ram Meghwal updates Parliament on the progress of Pre-Institution Mediation in commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

Sikmi Tenancy
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The SLP centred around Sikmi Tenancy under the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953 wherein the petitioner had contended that the High Court erred in its observation with respect to the petitioner’s rights as a Sikmi Tenant.

IBA India Litigation
Events/WebinarsNews

The session explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping intellectual property law, from data-scraping and authorship debates to personality rights and deepfake misuse. The discussion underscored the need for clearer safeguards, transparency obligations and balanced governance frameworks as AI accelerates real-world disputes.

IBA India Litigation
Events/WebinarsNews

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.

Constitution Day address Justice Surya Kant
Hot Off The PressNews

CJI Surya Kant’s Constitution Day address reaffirmed access to justice as central to India’s constitutional design.

Insolvency Mediation India
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by Eshna Kumar*

High Court November 2025
High Court Round UpLegal RoundUp

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.