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The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) at CNLU, Patna is committed to fostering academic and practical engagement in arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and allied mechanisms of dispute resolution.
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Creating ESG-Compatible Arbitration Structure in India: Obstacles, Lapses, and the Future
This article has been authored by Vibhor Kathuria and Navya Chadha.

Decoding Urgency: Judicial Trends under Section 12A of CCA
This article has been authored by Ishika Vats, 4th Year Law Student at the Institute of Law, Nirma University.
Walking the Tightrope: The Delicate Dance of Neutrality and Independence in International Commercial Arbitration’s Pursuit of True Justice
This blog has been authored by Vertika Kashyap, first-year student at Chanakya National Law University, and the winner in the CNLU Fresher’s Blog Writing Competition 2025-26.
From Bias to Balance: Supreme Court Levels the Playing Field in Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrator
The following blog has been authored by Kiran Ray, first-year student at Chanakya National Law University, and the second winner in the CNLU Fresher’s Blog Writing Competition 2025-26.
Arbitration 2.0: Is India Ready for Online Justice?
The following blog has been authored by Kashvi Shrey, first-year student at Chanakya National Law University, and the third winner in the CNLU Fresher’s Blog Writing Competition 2025-26.
A Misguided Approach to Lex Arbitri: Revisiting the Disortho Judgement
This article has been authored by Satvik Mittal, 3rd Year law student pursuing B.B.A., LL.B at National Law University Odisha.
Impleading Without Consent: Can Parties Be Impleaded Without Notice in Arbitration?
This article has been authored by Amitabh Kumar Saxena & Ashmit Chauhan, 4th Year law students at NLIU, Bhopal.
Section 34(3): The Period Prescribed for Discretion
This article has been authored by Nachiketa Narain and Syed Raiyyan, 3rd year students pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Honours) at RGNUL, Punjab.
Kompetenz-Kompetenz In Indian Arbitration: Between Judicial Gatekeeping And Arbitral Autonomy
This article has been authored by Paritosh Singh Dev, a third year student pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.
News & Events

Panel Discussion on “The Interplay of Corporate Insolvency and Arbitral Autonomy: Navigating the Overlaps of the IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026 and the Arbitration Act, 1996”
The discussion will bring together eminent voices from the arbitration and insolvency fraternity to examine the evolving relationship between corporate insolvency proceedings and arbitral autonomy in light of recent legislative developments.

Call for Blogs, 2026 – CCADR Blog: Submissions on a Rolling Basis
The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) invites original and unpublished blog submissions on Alternative Dispute Resolution. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.

PRESS RELEASE: CNLU, Patna successfully hosted the 4th National Mediation Competition, 2026 on 25th January, 2025 at the campus
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna successfully hosted the 4th National Mediation Competition, 2026 on 25th January, 2025 at the campus.
Live Blogging – 2nd CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2024
Day 2: Preliminary Round 2 & Quarter Final Round

Guest Lecture on “Careers in ADR” by CCADR, CNLU [Feb. 11, 2024 at 03:00- 4:00 PM]
The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) of CNLU is organising an online guest lecture on ‘Careers in ADR’, scheduled to be held on February 11th, 2024.
Live Blogging – 1st CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2023
Greetings of the day! On behalf of the Chanakya Centre for Alternate Dispute Resolution (CCADR), we welcome you to the 1st Edition of CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2023 live blog. Greetings of the day! On behalf of the Chanakya Centre for Alternate Dispute Resolution (CCADR), we welcome you to the