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India’s ambition to become a global arbitration hub received a major push with the 2019 and 2021 amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, aimed at promoting institutional arbitration. This article examines whether that legislative vision has translated into practice by analyzing key Supreme Court decisions, the stalled Arbitration Council of India, and the growing role of institutions such as MCIA, DIAC and IAMC Hyderabad.

Community mediation and Lok Adalats play an important role in improving access to justice in India by offering quick, low-cost, and people-friendly ways to resolve disputes outside formal courts. Community mediation helps parties talk openly, understand each other, and reach voluntary settlements, which preserves relationships and reduces tension. Lok Adalats, organized under the Legal Services Authorities Act, provide a simple forum where cases are settled through compromise, with decisions treated like court decrees. Both mechanisms reduce court burden, save time and money, and make justice accessible to the poor, rural communities, and those intimidated by the formal legal system.

Introduction In the world of business contracts, arbitration is often the go-to method for resolving disputes. Rather than dragging a…

Introduction The effect of arbitration proceedings initiated by banks against small borrowers is a multifaceted subject involving legal, financial, and…