Stamping hurdle in enforcement of arbitral awards
The Delhi High Court has held that an insufficiently stamped arbitral award cannot be enforced merely by paying the deficit stamp duty at a later stage. The Cou…
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India can demonstrate through its domestic system why the world should bring international arbitration to India: Drew & Napier CEO Cavinder Bull
Cavinder Bull, CEO of Drew & Napier, stated that India can emerge as a major international arbitration hub by first strengthening its domestic arbitration ecosy…
Gujarat government is not serious about expeditious disposal of arbitration cases: Former Justice Harsha Devani
Former Gujarat High Court judge Justice Harsha Devani criticized the Gujarat government for allegedly not taking adequate steps to ensure the speedy disposal of…
Institutionalizing Trust: Role Of Arbitration Council Of India
The continued absence of the Arbitration Council of India (ACI), despite being legislated in 2019, has resurfaced as a major legal concern following Supreme Cou…
Why courts extend arbitration deadlines, not replace arbitrators? Justice Bharati Dangre explains
Justice Bharati Dangre explained that courts exercising powers under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act should primarily focus on extending the…
India ADR Week 2026: Experts debate geopolitics, neutrality and arbitral seat selection in global arbitration
Experts at India ADR Week 2026 examined how geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and concerns over neutrality are increasingly influencing parties' choice of arbit…
‘I was shocked’: Justice RV Raveendran disagrees with Justice Nariman on full appeal against arbitral awards
Former Supreme Court judge Justice R.V. Raveendran strongly disagreed with Justice Rohinton Nariman's proposal for a full-fledged appeal against domestic arbitr…
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ICC India has appointed Sameer Jain, Managing Partner of PSL Advocates & Solicitors, as Chair of the ICC India Arbitration Group and Aanchal Basur, Partner at A…
Sameer Jain appointed Chair, Aanchal Basur appointed Vice Chair of ICC India Arbitration Group
The ICC India Arbitration Group (IAG) has appointed Sameer Jain as its new Chair and Aanchal Basur as Vice Chair. The leadership transition reflects ICC India's…
West Bengal Government Opens Settlement Talks with Tata Group in Singur Dispute
The West Bengal Government has initiated discussions with Tata Motors and the Tata Group to explore an out-of-court settlement of the long-running Singur disput…
Arbitral Tribunal Terminates Proceedings After Holding Continuation 'Unnecessary And Impossible' Under Section 32(2)(c)
An arbitral tribunal terminated ongoing arbitration proceedings under Section 32(2)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that continuation …
SIAC Opens Delhi Liaison Office
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has expanded its presence in India by opening a liaison office in New Delhi. The move is expected to stren…
Calcutta High Court: Mediation Cannot Be Forced in Mutual Consent Divorce Cases
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that courts cannot compel spouses seeking divorce by mutual consent to participate in mediation. The Court held that mediation…
Words Are Not Enough: Every Clause Containing 'Arbitration' Is Not An Arbitration Agreement
A recent legal analysis highlights that merely using the words "arbitration" or "arbitrator" in a contract does not create a valid arbitration agreement. Indian…
The Shift in Multi-Tiered Arbitration Clauses: Strict Enforcement vs. Commercial Litigants
Speaking at the IIAM Silver Jubilee ADR Summit, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted that the failure to establish the Arbitration Council of India (AC…