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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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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.

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.

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 and Mr. Vansh Tayala, 4th-year law students pursuing B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) at Symbiosis Law School in Pune.

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.

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.
News & Events

2nd Fresher’s Intra Blog Writing Competition, 2026–27
CCADR invites first-year students of CNLU Patna to participate in the 2nd Fresher’s Intra Blog Writing Competition 2026–27 on “Institutional Arbitration and Global Best Practices.”

ADR’o’Clock: Foreign Awards and Its Enforcement in India | 19th August, 2026
Join CCADR’s ADR O’Clock session on Foreign Awards and their Enforcement in India on 19 August 2026, exploring the framework governing foreign arbitral awards.

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.

ADR’o’Clock: Session 1: Mock Mediation Session
ADR Radio, an initiative of the CCADR, hosted a guest lecture on “Construction Arbitration & FIDIC Contracts” on 2 December 2025.

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.