Justice at Your Fingertips: India’s Digital Dispute Resolution Meets Global Standards
Introduction “Access to justice is a fundamental right, not a luxury.” In an era when we can transfer lakhs with a tap and video‑chat with anyone across the globe, why should resolving a simple contract dispute still mean months of travel, court fees and courtroom queues? Picture this: you’re in Bengaluru, your Singapore supplier hasn’t […]
The ADR Matrix: Choosing the Ideal method
By Subhashish Kumar Sahu, Penultimate year, KIIT School of Law “Justice delayed is Justice denied”, as William E. Gladstone rightly quotes it, but by the implementation of ADR in the process, one can get the right justice delivered in his doorstep right in time without any delays. When the dispute is between two parties, the […]
Click to Resolve: The Rise of Virtual Dispute Resolution in the Digital Era
By – Subhashish Kumar Sahu, Penultimate year student, KIIT School of Law “Justice delayed is justice denied.” – William E. Gladstone Imagine this: you live in Delhi and order an expensive gadget online from Mumbai. It never arrives. You call customer care for a refund – no luck. Now what? Do you file a lawsuit […]
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Streamlining Arbitration Processes
This article has been authored by Ramya vani Chouhan. Imagine an arbitrator who never sleeps, never gets tired of reading endless documents, and always remembers every precedent ever written—meet Artificial Intelligence, the newest member of the arbitration team! AI doesn’t need coffee breaks or vacations, yet it works tirelessly to sift through data, predict case […]
Setting Aside Arbitral Award
This article has been authored by Ali Hyder. Arbitration, a type of Additional Dispute Resolution (ADR) system gaining its significance due to the factors that are fruitful outside the traditional courts in India. Encyclopedically spreading its wings as a substitute to lengthy court protocols proven by the reports specifically in the United States of America (USA) and the United […]
Mediation- An effective alternative dispute resolution system
Introduction Mediation is a collaborative negotiation process between two conflicting parties, guided by a neutral third-party mediator, to attain a harmonious resolution. Mediation is an ADR(alternate dispute resolution) method practiced in India, like arbitration and conciliation. In this, the Mediator calls a meeting of the parties to discuss the issues and offers suggestions for potential […]
Concerns of Confidentiality vs. Transparency in International Arbitration
Protection of Sensitive Information Parties often choose arbitration as a dispute resolution method to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive business information, trade secrets, and strategic decisions. By doing so, they can protect their proprietary data and keep it out of the public domain, thus safeguarding their competitive advantage in the market. This approach allows parties […]
The Role of Jurisdiction Clauses in Arbitration Agreements
Arbitration agreements are contracts within contracts, outlining how disputes arising from the main agreement will be settled. A key component of these agreements is the jurisdiction clause describing Seat of arbitration, venue of arbitration, exclusive jurisdiction etc., which plays a distinct role from the arbitration clause itself. This article explores the function of jurisdiction clauses […]