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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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Separate Paths Towards a Shared Goal: Case for Separate Laws for International Arbitrations
This article has been authored by Yashwardhan Singh is a 3rd year law student at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University).

Arbitrability of Industrial Disputes: Compatibility with Labor Laws and Employment Contracts in India and Abroad
This article has been authored by Sarthak Mishra, a 3rd-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Law University, Jabalpur.
Blockchain Arbitration: Redefining Dispute Resolution for Smart Contracts
This article has been authored by Advait Sharma and Bhadra Anil are 4th-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) students at the NUALS, Kochi.

Admiralty Jurisdiction in Salvage Arbitration: Can Maritime Salvage Claims Be Fully Arbitrable in India?
This article has been authored by Vedansh Raj is an student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL).

Standardizing Dispute Crystallisation: Jurisdiction Ratione Temporis as A Procedural Issue
This article has been authored by Anmol Tyagi, 3rd year student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala.
Interim Measures Advancement in Arbitration: Backup Dancers to Global Enforcers
This article has been authored by Deepesh Tapariya is a 3rd year B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur. “Interim measures: the linchpin of arbitration’s efficacy, empowering parties to enforce foreign awards with precision.” – Gary Born[1] Introduction A well-known personality in international arbitration put it succinctly: To
Settling the Unsettled: Can ADR reshape India’s Competition Law?
This article has been authored by Khushi Bansal and Parnika Agarwal are 4th year student at Symbiosis Law School, Noida. Introduction Have you ever thought of settlement of conflicts in rem without going to the courts? Outside Court Settlement or Alternative Dispute Resolution (‘ADR’)(as is widely known) refers to the settlement of disputes privately,
Breaking New Ground: The Addition of Coordinated Proceedings under SIAC Rule 17
This article has been authored by Srijan Tripathi and Vaibhav Chandra Srivastava are 3rd year B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) students at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur. Introduction The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) had published the Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules for public consultation on 22nd August, 2023 which have, after due
AI-Driven Decision-Making in Arbitration: A Double-Edged Sword
This article is authored by Aravya and Lavanya, first year law students at NLU Delhi.
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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