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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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The Mould For Justice: Moulding Of Relief In Indian Arbitration Regime
This article has been authored by Motaqueef Alam Khan and Swayam Sambhab Mohanty, 4th year students at National Law University Odisha Introduction The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India (“SC”) in J Ganapatha v N Selvarajalou Chetty Trust (“Chetty Trust”) has clarified the position regarding the role of the courts in

Reimagining Section 34: Gayatri Balasamy and the Doctrine of Severability in Indian Arbitration Law
This article has been authored by Ms. Gati Jhamb and Mr. Vasudev Mishra, 3rd-year Law Students at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal.

Addressing the Silence: Security for Costs in India’s Arbitration Landscape
This article has been authored by Aashi Sharma and Pranav Gupta, 2nd Year students at RGNUL, Punjab.

Balancing Ethics and Transparency in International Arbitration Funding
This article has been authored by Ms. Eleena Eapen, a 4th year B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at Symbiosis Law School in Pune and Mr. Vansh Tayal, a 4th year B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at Symbiosis Law School in Pune Introduction Third-party funding (“TPF”) in international arbitration provides a controversial yet

The UK Arbitration Act 2025: Evolution or Missed Revolution?
This article has been authored by Khushi Jain, a 1st Year student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow Introduction In recent decades, arbitration as a mechanism of dispute resolution has gained global acceptability. It is evolving as a principal method of settlement of commercial disputes. Commercial arbitration remains

Securing The Seas: Reconciling Ship Arrest With Maritime Arbitration
This article has been authored by Sneha Ghosh, a 4th-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur.

Interim Urgency Meets Institutional Order: The Legal Evolution of SIAC EA Enforcement in India
This article has been authored by Mr. Abdul Haseeb, a 4th-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.

State Immunity and Arbitral Award Enforcement: A Legal Grey Zone Undermining Arbitration Credibility
This article has been authored by Ms. Charvi Jain, a 3rd year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Introduction International arbitration owes its success to the assumption that the award rendered in the proceeding ought to be final, enforceable, and binding. The entire effort

Bridging Hearts: The Role of Mediation in Resolving Matrimonial Disputes
This article has been authored by Anisha Singh, a student at Chanakya National Law University , Patna.
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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