Can a court extend an arbitrator’s mandate after an award?
C. Velusamy v. K. Indhera on post-expiry relief under Section 29A.
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When does the clock run out to challenge an award?
My Preferred Transformation v. Faridabad Implements on holiday deadlines under Section 34.
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Limitation at the referral stage
Arif Azim Co. v. Aptech separates a late appointment petition from a potentially time-barred claim.
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BALCO and the territoriality principle
Bharat Aluminium Co. v. Kaiser Aluminium reshaped the relationship between arbitral seat and court supervision.
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Who decides whether a dispute can be arbitrated?
Vidya Drolia v. Durga Trading on referral review and the tribunal’s primary role.
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When can a group company be part of arbitration?
Cox and Kings v. SAP India revisits consent and the group of companies doctrine.
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Equal participation in arbitrator appointments: CORE
Equal participation in arbitrator appointments: the CORE Constitution Bench ruling
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Stamp duty and arbitration agreements: In Re
Stamp duty and arbitration agreements: the seven-judge decision in In Re
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Emergency arbitrators and interim relief in India
Emergency arbitration in India: enforcing the emergency arbitrator’s order
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Reforming Investor-State Arbitration: India’s Investment Treaty Practice and the Global Shift Towards Sovereignty
India’s treaty recalibration, investor protection and the global reform debate around ISDS.
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When does an agreement to arbitrate work?
Consent, scope and form: three questions that shape the first steps of an arbitration.
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Institutional and ad hoc arbitration
How the procedural framework is chosen, and what parties should consider when drafting.
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Expedited arbitration: speed by agreement
A closer look at the UNCITRAL Expedited Arbitration Rules and party choice.
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Choose institutional or ad hoc arbitration
Compare administration, appointment steps, procedural rules and the responsibilities the parties retain.
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When can an expedited process fit?
Review party agreement, timetable, evidence needs and the safeguards required for a fair opportunity to be heard.
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Check the arbitrator appointment process
Spot one-sided appointment rights, restricted panels and the need for equal participation.
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10OCT 2026
Drafting effective arbitration clauses
Proposed discussion · Seat, rules and appointment procedures in commercial contracts.
24OCT 2026
Who decides arbitrability?
Proposed case discussion · Court referral and the tribunal’s role.
14NOV 2026
Making arbitration more accessible
Proposed roundtable · Practical barriers and possible improvements in ADR.
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Institutional arbitration in India: an introduction
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Choosing arbitration rules and institutions
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Interim relief in arbitration
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Vidya Drolia and the limits of arbitrability
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