“The Mediation Advantage – The Finality of Consensual Settlement” Justice Hima Kohli At The 1st IAMC India Mediation Day
1 year, 11 months ago

“The Mediation Advantage – The Finality of Consensual Settlement” Justice Hima Kohli At The 1st IAMC India Mediation Day

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On April 16, 2023, The International Arbitration & Mediation Centre, Hyderabad hosted the 1st Indian Mediation Day, which was graced by the presence Justice NV Ramana, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India, Justice Hima Kohli, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice L. Nageswara Rao, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice RV Raveendran, Former Judge, Supreme Court. On April 16, 2023, The International Arbitration & Mediation Centre, Hyderabad hosted the 1st Indian Mediation Day, which was graced by the presence Justice NV Ramana, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India, Justice Hima Kohli, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice L. Nageswara Rao, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice RV Raveendran, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Mr. George Lim, Senior Counsel, Chairperson of SIMC, Mr. Wee Meng Chuan, CEO, SIMC, Mr. Gregory Vijayendran, Senior Counsel, Partner, Rajah & Tann, Mr. AJ Jawad, Advocate & Mediator, Mr. JP Sengh, Senior Advocate & Mediator, Ms. Ekta Bahl and Ms. Poornima Hatti, Partners, Samvad Partners. Presently, the Bill stands referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, for discussion.” The Bill has the benefits of a fixed timeline for resolving disputes, proposal to establish Indian Mediation Council and Recognised Mediation Serviced Providers, proposal to make mediation agreements binding once it is signed, limited scope of challenge to the mediation agreements, confidentiality clause on information exchange, impartiality and independence of the accredited and trained mediators to conduct the mediation process effectively and mandatory pre-litigation mediation in commercial disputes.. “ODR has emerged as the preferred mode of dispute resolution,” especially during the Covid-19 pandemic when physical interactions were restricted. Continuously improve the legal framework like The Mediation Bill, 2021 which after enactment will have to be constantly reviewed and revamped to remain responsive to the evolving needs of the society.” Justice NV Ramana, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India emphasized “The ability of resolving disputes in a faster pace will help the growth of society country nation or world.” He said that the world today has realized Arbitration and Mediation as one of the most powerful tools to resolve disputes.

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15-Hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program Conducted By NALSA & International Academy Of Mediators At Supreme Court of India
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15-Hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program Conducted By NALSA & International Academy Of Mediators At Supreme Court of India

Live Law  

The National Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with the International Academy of Mediators and their India knowledge partners, The ADR Group, successfully organized the 2nd batch of the 15-Hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program from 03rd March to 5th March 2025 at the Supreme Court of India. The three-day intensive training program was designed to equip trainers, senior trainers and …

NIVAARAN & CLA Present Guest Lecture By Mia Forbes Pirie On Navigating Difficult Personalities & India's Rise As A Mediation Powerhouse
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NIVAARAN & CLA Present Guest Lecture By Mia Forbes Pirie On Navigating Difficult Personalities & India's Rise As A Mediation Powerhouse

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NIVAARAN, Commonwealth Lawyers Association is organizing a Guest Lecture On ' Navigating Difficult Personalities & India's Rise as a Mediation Powerhouse' The lecture will be delievered by Mia Forbes Pirie, International Mediator, Facilitator and Coach. The event will be hosted by Varuna Bhandari Gugnani, Advocate & Mediator, Supreme Court of India The details of the event are as follows: Date: …

Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves

The Hindu  

Every Chief Justice of India coming into office has the spectre of the legal system’s backlog haunting him or her, as does every senior and concerned member of the higher judiciary. It is an ever present phenomenon — currently, the Supreme Court of India has 82,000 cases, the High Courts over 62 lakh, and the lower courts close to five …

Not all disputes suited for courtrooms; mediation is mode for redressal: CJI
1 month ago

Not all disputes suited for courtrooms; mediation is mode for redressal: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday said not all disputes are suited for courtrooms and litigations, and asserted that mediation is the mode for redressal as it offers creative solutions and strengthens relationships. He said the generation today faces challenges that our predecessors hardly imagined, like climate change that threatens not only our environment but the very fabric …

Mediators play crucial role in justice delivery, says Justice Khazi
2 months ago

Mediators play crucial role in justice delivery, says Justice Khazi

The Hindu  

Underlining the importance of meditation and arbitration in quick dispute settlement, Karnataka High Court judge J.M. She was addressing a gathering of legal professionals working in Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir district courts and the Kalaburagi Bench of the High Court at Kalaburagi District Court complex, after inaugurating a two-day training programme for mediators on Saturday. The event was jointly organised …

Mediation Council of India: A crucial missing link in commercial dispute reforms
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mediation Council of India: A crucial missing link in commercial dispute reforms

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Amid a growing policy push for mediation, legal practitioners have pushed for the urgent formation of a council comprising experts and policymakers to determine the rules and procedures involved in mediation. While the 2015 Commercial Courts Act created designated courts to resolve commercial disputes, with mediation playing a crucial role, the 2023 Mediation Act stipulated that a Mediation …

IIAM's ODR Day Conference: Redefining ADR – New Opportunities For Justice & Innovation [1st December 2024]
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IIAM's ODR Day Conference: Redefining ADR – New Opportunities For Justice & Innovation [1st December 2024]

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The Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation is celebrating ODR Day by hosting a one-day conference titled, “Redefining ADR – New Opportunities for Justice & Innovation” on 1st December 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The one-day conference will have panel discussions, networking sessions on arbitration and mediation – “Streamlining Arbitration: Reforms for Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness” and …

“Mediation: An Effective Mechanism For Peaceful Resolution Of Disputes” Edited By Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon & Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Mishra Released By HP Governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla
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“Mediation: An Effective Mechanism For Peaceful Resolution Of Disputes” Edited By Sr. Prof. (Dr.) Usha Tandon & Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Mishra Released By HP Governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla

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The edited book “Mediation: An Effective Mechanism for Peaceful Resolution of Disputes” was released at the Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 25th October, in the presence of Mr. Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Justice Prasant Kumar Mishra, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Mr. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of Law and Justice, Government of India. The …

15- Hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program Organized By NALSA In Collaboration With International Academy Of Mediators
5 months ago

15- Hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program Organized By NALSA In Collaboration With International Academy Of Mediators

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The National Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with the International Academy of Mediators, successfully organized a 15- hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program from 14th to 16th October 2024 at the Supreme Court of India. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, NALSA in his address at the Inaugural Program highlighted the importance of mediation in …

Competition Commission Of India Must Honour Outcome Of Mediation, Settlements Between Parties: Delhi High Court
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Competition Commission Of India Must Honour Outcome Of Mediation, Settlements Between Parties: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has recently observed that the Competition Commission of India must honour the outcomes of mediation and respect the settlements reached between the parties. A division bench comprising of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma said regulatory authorities such as the CCI are no exception to mediation process and settlements.“By doing so, they not only. …

IAMC Set To Host First-Ever India Mediation Weekend On 20th-21st July In Hyderabad
8 months, 2 weeks ago

IAMC Set To Host First-Ever India Mediation Weekend On 20th-21st July In Hyderabad

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India Mediation Weekend will be a two-day event bringing together some of the leading mediators and mediation institutions from across the world, including India, Singapore, and London. The International Arbitration and Mediation Centre, Hyderabad, is hosting the first-ever India Mediation Weekend, scheduled for July 20th-21st, 2024, in Hyderabad. The programme will feature sector-specific sessions, including Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws, Intellectual …

Mahindra University: International Mediation Conclave, Hyderabad
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Mahindra University: International Mediation Conclave, Hyderabad

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The International Mediation Conclave 2024 is set to be a landmark event in the field of mediation, organized by School of Law, Mahindra University, India; Lex Erudites, India; and Grayspace Law and Policy Consulting, Belgium. The Conclave will feature a comprehensive program that includes workshops, a conference, a mediation competition, and an International Mediation Essay Competition. Beyond Borders: International Mediation …

DNLU: Celebrating Three Years Of Women's Indian Chamber Of Commerce Madhya Pradesh And A Mediation Milestone
9 months ago

DNLU: Celebrating Three Years Of Women's Indian Chamber Of Commerce Madhya Pradesh And A Mediation Milestone

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The Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce Madhya Pradesh commemorated its third-year anniversary with an event marking the fourth anniversary of E-mediation Writings, illuminating the theme of 'Empowering India with a Mediation Mindset on June 2nd, 2024 at Bhopal. The event garnered participation from luminaries such as Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangubhai Patel, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice …

BSLSA Organizes 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme For Advocates Of Civil Courts At Bihar Judicial Academy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BSLSA Organizes 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme For Advocates Of Civil Courts At Bihar Judicial Academy

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Bihar State Legal Services Authority recently concluded a comprehensive training program aimed at promoting the amicable resolution of pending disputes in the Civil Courts of Bihar. Organized under the auspices of the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India and the National Legal Services Authority, the 40-hour Mediation Training was conducted from April 22nd to April …

'Lackadaisical': Delhi High Court Unhappy Over Non-Compliance Of Ruling On Drafting Settlement Agreements In Matrimonial Cases
1 year ago

'Lackadaisical': Delhi High Court Unhappy Over Non-Compliance Of Ruling On Drafting Settlement Agreements In Matrimonial Cases

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The Delhi High Court has recently expressed displeasure over non-compliance of its last year's ruling wherein guidelines were framed on drafting of mediation settlement agreements in matrimonial cases, with special reference to clauses dealing with criminal cases.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that failure to effectively communicate and implement the directions poses a significant. The Delhi High Court has recently expressed …

Settle disputes by mediation: IBBI panel recommends
1 year, 1 month ago

Settle disputes by mediation: IBBI panel recommends

Live Mint  

New Delhi: An expert panel set up by bankruptcy rule maker, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, has recommended voluntary mediation as a way of settling disputes that arise when creditors take over sinking businesses. Viswanathan, the panel said in its report that mediation could be a complementary mechanism for settling disputes relating to bankruptcy resolution. The expert panel said …

InnovateResolve 2023: Redefining The Landscape Of Alternative Dispute Resolution
1 year, 4 months ago

InnovateResolve 2023: Redefining The Landscape Of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Live Law  

In a world where legal landscapes are continually evolving and the need for efficient, effective, and amicable solutions to disputes is paramount, the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution has never been more critical. It's against this backdrop that MediateGuru presents the InnovateResolve 2023 ADR Conference — a symposium that aims to push the boundaries of conventional dispute resolution and introduce …

Dawn Of Mediation – A Relief For Justice?
1 year, 7 months ago

Dawn Of Mediation – A Relief For Justice?

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The wait seems to be finally over! The entire conversation about a law on mediation started when India on 7th August 2019 became one of the first signatories to the United Nations Convention on Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements resulting from Meditation, also known as "the Singapore Convention". So making a procedural law enabling the provision for enforcement of international …

We Have Suffered Enough With Adversarial Litigation, Mediation Is The Alternative: Justice P S Narasimha
1 year, 10 months ago

We Have Suffered Enough With Adversarial Litigation, Mediation Is The Alternative: Justice P S Narasimha

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Delivering a lecture on meditation organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Supreme Court Judge Justice P. S. Narasimha stated that it is time to turn back and evaluate whether adversarial litigation as a system of dispute resolution has worked for India in the last 70 years. We should contemplate what is wrong in the system that we have adopted.” …

Justice Hima Kohli Inaugurates The SIMC-Specialist Mediator’s Workshop At IAMC Hyderabad
1 year, 11 months ago

Justice Hima Kohli Inaugurates The SIMC-Specialist Mediator’s Workshop At IAMC Hyderabad

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Singapore International Mediation Centre is conducting its Specialist Mediator Workshop at IAMC, Hyderabad. The inaugural ceremony witnessed Justice Hima Kohli, Judge, Supreme Court of India as the chief guest for the event and the other dignitaries present were Mr. George Lim, Chairperson, SIMC, Mr. Wee Meng, CEO, SIMC and Mr. Gregory Vijayendra, Board Member of SIMC, SC, Partner, Rajah & …

IAMC Hyderabad: Annual Mediation Lecture By George Lim, SC, Chairman Of The Singapore International Mediation Centre [April 16]
1 year, 11 months ago

IAMC Hyderabad: Annual Mediation Lecture By George Lim, SC, Chairman Of The Singapore International Mediation Centre [April 16]

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IAMC Hyderabad is hosting its India Mediation Day, the capstone event of which shall be an annual Mediation Lecture, featuring George Lim, SC, Chairman of the Singapore International Mediation Centre. In January 2017, George was appointed Chairman of the Singapore International Mediation Centre. In 2013, he co-chaired a working group, appointed by Chief Justice of Singapore and the Ministry of …

Nivaaran -Mediators Of Supreme Court Of India: 20th Lecture On "View From Halfway Up The Mediation Mountain" [7th April]
1 year, 11 months ago

Nivaaran -Mediators Of Supreme Court Of India: 20th Lecture On "View From Halfway Up The Mediation Mountain" [7th April]

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Andrew discussion will include the following: An overview of the Mediation World both during the covid pandemic and post-pandemic. Good practice and some tips for mediation advocates and mediators About the Speaker: Andrew Miller KC is a barrister with over 30 years of experience of dealing with and resolving commercial disputes both domestically and internationally. Andrew has mediated disputes with …

Mediation Of Pending Court Cases Can Serve As 'Blue Ocean' For Opportunity For Start-Ups: Justice Hima Kohli
2 years ago

Mediation Of Pending Court Cases Can Serve As 'Blue Ocean' For Opportunity For Start-Ups: Justice Hima Kohli

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Speaking at the occasion of the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the New Law School Building of ‘Hamadard Institute of Legal Studies and Research, School of Law’ School of Law and the inauguration of CONCORDIA: National ADR Fest, 2023, Supreme Court Judge Justice Hima Kohli said on Friday, that mediation in respect of pending court cases could serve as a ‘Blue …

1st IAMC India Mediation Day [April 16]
2 years ago

1st IAMC India Mediation Day [April 16]

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The International Arbitration & Mediation Centre, Hyderabad is set to welcome you to the 1st India Mediation Day, which is being organized on April 16, 2023, in Hyderabad. This in-person event will be a first-of-its-kind mediation event bringing together global experts in mediation, as well as next-generation practitioners and mediation thought leaders of tomorrow. Confirmed dignitaries attending the event include …

Government Should give priority to ADR process: Justice Nageshwara Rao
2 years ago

Government Should give priority to ADR process: Justice Nageshwara Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Supreme Court former judge, Justice Lavu Nageshwara Rao, urged governments to give priority to mediation and arbitration procedures as part of the dispute resolution mechanism by providing facilities and legislating statutes. Justice Nageshwara Rao was appreciative of the Telangana state government’s work in this regard and said it had provided a “wonderful infrastructure” to the courts and the judicial …

Pre-Litigation Mediation Under The Commercial Courts Act – Mandatory?
2 years, 3 months ago

Pre-Litigation Mediation Under The Commercial Courts Act – Mandatory?

Live Law  

Various forms of Negotiation have existed before history started to record it for posterity. Recently, in Patil Automation Private Limited and Others v. Rakheja Engineers Private Limited, a seminal question which arose for consideration before the Supreme Court of India was whether the statutory pre-litigation mediation as contemplated under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is mandatory or …

Explained | The Mediation Bill, 2021
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | The Mediation Bill, 2021

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Mediation Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on December 20, 2021, with the Parliamentary Standing Committee being tasked with a review of the Bill. In its report, the Committee recommends substantial changes to the Mediation Bill, aimed at institutionalising mediation and establishing the Mediation Council of India. Additionally, according to Clause 26 of …

Nivaaran, Mediators Of Supreme Court Of India, International Virtual Mediation Summer School 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Nivaaran, Mediators Of Supreme Court Of India, International Virtual Mediation Summer School 2022

Live Law  

INAUGURAL CEREMONY COURSE STRUCTURE, FACULTY & HOSTS/MODERATOR: Day – 1 – 6th August Guest Speaker: Archana Medhekar Topics: Historical perspective of dispute resolution Development of legal systems Culture Day – 2 – 7th August Guest Speaker: Ajay Mehta Topics: Ethics and Ethical Issues in Mediation Confidentiality, neutrality and self-determination Day – 3 – 8th August Guest Speaker: Sarah Blake Topics: …

Mediation Bill: House panel recommends against compulsory mediation, role for judiciary
2 years, 8 months ago

Mediation Bill: House panel recommends against compulsory mediation, role for judiciary

The Hindu  

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice, headed by veteran BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, has recommended substantial changes to the Mediation Bill, meant for institutionalisation of mediation and establishment of the Mediation Council of India. Sources in the panel confirmed after a meeting here on Monday that the members deliberated upon 20 key issues in the Bill, including the …

Breaking The Mediation Monopoly-A Reply to Senior Advocate Sriram Panchu
2 years, 8 months ago

Breaking The Mediation Monopoly-A Reply to Senior Advocate Sriram Panchu

Live Law  

Mr Sriram Panchu and Mr Kannan need little introduction to the readers of these columns. The first sally On 13th June, writing in the Wire, Mr Panchu expressed his reservation about retired judges taking to mediation, claiming simplistically that "the latter issued commands while the former facilitates" and then proceeded in a patronizing tone to tell us that "we mediators …

E-Mediation Writings ( EMW ) Organizes International Conference On E-Mediation
2 years, 9 months ago

E-Mediation Writings ( EMW ) Organizes International Conference On E-Mediation

Live Law  

International Conference on E-Mediation was held on 4th June 2022 at India International Centre, New Delhi, organised by Pan-India Mediators, as coordinators of E-Mediation Writings. At the inaugural address, the Chief Guest, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Judge, Supreme Court of India released India's 1st Book in Hindi, on Mediation titled "Madhyasthata Sankalan", an initiative of Team EMW. Justice Kaul believes …

Mediation is a powerful tool for settling disputes: HC judge
2 years, 10 months ago

Mediation is a powerful tool for settling disputes: HC judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad : Telangana High Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan explained how mediation was different from the adjudicatory process and other modes of ADR. Highlighting the role and functions of a mediator, Justice Bhuyan explained that a mediator would not impose a solution but created a conducive environment in which the parties at loggerheads could amicably resolve their disputes. Speaking about …

CJI wants courts to promote alternative dispute resolution tools
2 years, 11 months ago

CJI wants courts to promote alternative dispute resolution tools

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana stressed the need for increasing the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like mediation that can change the judicial landscape, bringing justice to millions and settling grievances without protracted legal proceedings. Speaking on the significance of mediation as an ADR mechanism and the need for skilled mediators, Chief Justice urged that an “active effort …

Mediation Not A Threat To Lawyers' Profession : President Ram Nath Kovind
2 years, 11 months ago

Mediation Not A Threat To Lawyers' Profession : President Ram Nath Kovind

Live Law  

While speaking at the inaugural event of the two-day national conference on "Mediation and Information Technology" in Gujarat, the President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday spoke about the misconception amongst lawyers that mediation could be a threat to their profession. The President said that, if there was any misconception amongst lawyers that mediation could be a threat to. …

Courts Must Make Mediation & Negotiation Mandatory As Part Of Case Management: CJI NV Ramana
2 years, 11 months ago

Courts Must Make Mediation & Negotiation Mandatory As Part Of Case Management: CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

"An active effort must be taken by Courts to make negotiation and mediation mandatory, as a part of case management", said the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday while speaking at the inaugural event of the two-day national conference on "Mediation and Information Technology" in Gujarat. "Imbibing effective ADR mechanisms into the judicial process can reduce pendency, save …

60 Cases Against Each Other in 41 Years: SC Asks Separated Couple to Go For Mediation
2 years, 11 months ago

60 Cases Against Each Other in 41 Years: SC Asks Separated Couple to Go For Mediation

News 18  

Amazed over the filing of 60 cases against each other by a separated couple in the last 41 years, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked them to go for mediation to settle the dispute, saying the ingenuity of lawyers has to be marked. If they do not see the court, they do not get the sleep,” a bench headed by …

"Ingenuity Of Lawyers" : Supreme Court On 60 Cases Between Husband & Wife In Matrimonial Dispute
2 years, 11 months ago

"Ingenuity Of Lawyers" : Supreme Court On 60 Cases Between Husband & Wife In Matrimonial Dispute

Live Law  

"The ingenuity of the lawyers has to be marked, 60 cases between a husband and a wife!" the Supreme Court of India remarked on Wednesday while hearing a case of matrimonial discord.The remark came from Justice Hima Kohli, after the counsel appearing for petitioner informed a Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana that 60 cases have …

'Indian Courts Are Known For Their Pro-Arbitration Stance' : CJI NV Ramana At International Conference In Dubai
3 years ago

'Indian Courts Are Known For Their Pro-Arbitration Stance' : CJI NV Ramana At International Conference In Dubai

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Speaking at the fourth edition of the International Conference on 'Arbitration in the Era of Globalisation' in Dubai, the Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana pointed out the importance of developing an acceptable and fair dispute mechanism system for the globalised world. Arbitration is the best suited dispute resolution mechanism for the globalised world. He pointed out the importance of …

Call For Papers: 3rd International Conference On Mediation [9th - 10th April 202]
3 years ago

Call For Papers: 3rd International Conference On Mediation [9th - 10th April 202]

Live Law  

Faculty Of Law, University Of Delhi & Delhi School Of Public Policy And Governance, Institution Of Eminence, University Of Delhi In Collaboration With Is Organising 3rd International Conference On Mediation From 09th - 10th April 2022 In Virtual Mode. The Draft Bill aims to facilitate and promote mediation in India, particularly institutional mediation for the resolution of disputes, encourage community …

Mediation Bill: Not getting the Act together
3 years, 3 months ago

Mediation Bill: Not getting the Act together

The Hindu  

Over the last 15 years, the dispute resolution landscape in India has undergone significant change with the advent of mediation. A group of senior mediators was set up by the Supreme Court Committee in charge of court-annexed mediation process, and over a period of several months, a draft Bill emerged which then started to make its way through the labyrinthine …

Sustaining A Viable Mediation Advocacy Practice
3 years, 3 months ago

Sustaining A Viable Mediation Advocacy Practice

Live Law  

It is not uncommon to find lawyers and litigants who are suspicious and sceptical about Mediation. It was a privilege to engage in a discussion moderated by Tara Ollapally and having Sahil Kanuga, Ganesh Chandru, Rahul Kothari and Ekta Bahl as the panellists on the topic of "A Collaborative Lawyer: Sustaining a Viable Mediation Advocacy Practice" as a part of …

Early Neutral Evaluation And Resolution Of IPR Disputes
3 years, 5 months ago

Early Neutral Evaluation And Resolution Of IPR Disputes

Live Law  

Mediation has emerged as a prominent alternate dispute resolution process for IPR disputes in India, especially with the passage of the Singapore Mediation Convention. However, ENE is absent in this provision, and the court exercised its powers by equating ENE to mediation due to their shared goal of 'negotiated settlement' and the process being 'same'. Such differences from the process …

Why State-Funded Mediation Is A Reliable Means To An End
3 years, 7 months ago

Why State-Funded Mediation Is A Reliable Means To An End

Live Law  

Recently, the Chief Justice of India, Justice N V Ramana highlighted the need for mediation to be made a mandatory first step in domestic dispute resolution mechanisms. Typically, court-mandated mediation falls within the greater judicial oversight, as distinguished from lateral mediation centres like the Delhi Dispute Resolution Society. This is corroborated by data published by the DDRS that indicates the …

#WinThisTogether – A Web Series Celebrates The Lawyer In Mediation
3 years, 7 months ago

#WinThisTogether – A Web Series Celebrates The Lawyer In Mediation

Live Law  

Representing or counselling client as their lawyer in a mediation is Mediation Advocacy. Episode 1: Pitching Mediation to clients: The First Step to Successful Collaboration Recommending mediation to resolve a dispute is the first big challenge a lawyer faces when guiding a client down a collaborative path. Register HERE for the third episode of #WinThisTogether, premiering Sept 9, 6.30pm IST …

'Justice Does Not Always Require Black Gowns & Elaborate Arguments, Future Belongs To Mediation': CJI NV Ramana
3 years, 7 months ago

'Justice Does Not Always Require Black Gowns & Elaborate Arguments, Future Belongs To Mediation': CJI NV Ramana

Live Law  

Addressing the inagural session of International Virtual Mediation Summer School, 2021, the Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana expressed his belief in the role of mediation in dispute resolution encouraging law students and lawyers to learn the skills. Chief Justice N.V. Ramana to deliver Inaugural Address at International Virtual Mediation Summer School 2021. https://t.co/8x21hxPnpm Live Updates Here👇 pic.twitter.com/6FIsVjD9GA — Live …

Mediation an important conflict resolution mechanism: Chief Justice N V Ramana
3 years, 7 months ago

Mediation an important conflict resolution mechanism: Chief Justice N V Ramana

India TV News  

Mediation, which was commonly followed in India prior to the arrival of the British and their Court system, is now one of the most vital conflict resolution mechanisms which will continue to grow in relevance in the coming future, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Thursday. Apart from the fact that it is cost effective, time saving …

Nivaaran, Mediators of Supreme court of India, International Virtual Mediation Summer School
3 years, 8 months ago

Nivaaran, Mediators of Supreme court of India, International Virtual Mediation Summer School

Live Law  

The Mediators from the Supreme Court of India are hosting a 'Summer School on Mediation 2021', from 23rd July to 30th July, 5:00PM – 6:30PM IST/ 12:30PM - 2:00PM BST for Young Lawyers, Students etc. - Advantages and disadvantages of online mediation -Ethics and ethical issues in mediation Conclusion and Agreement in mediation - Negotiation skills needed for a mediator …

Projected Pendency of 45 Million Cases in Courts an Overstatement, Uncharitable Analysis: CJI Ramana
3 years, 8 months ago

Projected Pendency of 45 Million Cases in Courts an Overstatement, Uncharitable Analysis: CJI Ramana

News 18  

The projected statistics that pendency in Indian courts has reached 45 million cases, which is perceived as the inability of the Indian judiciary to cope with the caseload, is an “overstatement” and an “uncharitable analysis” and one of the factors contributing to judicial delays is “luxurious litigation”, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Saturday. Mediation is deeply …

Mediation Setting Should Balance Social Power; Should Not Promote A Culture Of Impunity : Justice Chandrachud
3 years, 8 months ago

Mediation Setting Should Balance Social Power; Should Not Promote A Culture Of Impunity : Justice Chandrachud

Live Law  

Mediation has the potential to be one of the avenues through which social justice can be achieved, observed Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud recently. "Mediation has the potential to be one of the avenues through which social justice can be achieved provided it resorts to balancing the social power in the mediation setting and does not promote a culture …

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