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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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Pre-Arbitral Procedures: To be mandatory or not?
This article has been authored by Ritwik Sharma & Ishani Chakraborty, 3rd year law students at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala. Introduction Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses (“MDR”) require parties to fulfill mandatory pre-adjudicatory requirements before the commencement of arbitral proceedings. So far, Indian courts have generally upheld a
Navigating the Third-Party Funding Conundrum: A Regulatory Blueprint [Part-2]
This article has been authored by Arnav Roy & Harshil Shriwas, 3rd year law students at National Law University, Delhi. Read Part-1 of this piece here. Need for Regulation and the Indian scenario The regulatory models across jurisdictions initiate a debate over the extent of regulation other than the regulatory
Navigating the Third-Party Funding Conundrum: A Regulatory Blueprint [Part-1]
This article has been authored by Arnav Roy & Harshil Shriwas, 3rd year law students at National Law University, Delhi. Introduction Third-Party Funding (TPF) refers to the practice where an external financier covers the legal expenses of a disputant in arbitration without being directly involved in the dispute. This financial
Demystification of Arbitration Apparatus of WTO Disputes
This article has been authored by Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Associate at Adhrit Legal, Noida Abstract The paper illustrates the significance of arbitration in adjudicating the WTO disputes between the states.
Solving Disputes the Smart Way: Evaluating SEBI’s ODR Policy
This article has been authored by Saumya Rajpal & Vihaan Acharya, 3rd year law students at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. In a circular dated August 31, 2023, SEBI promulgated the Online Dispute Resolution policy. It was a considerable step towards aligning the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) frameworks to
Arbitration: A Viable Solution for Antitrust Disputes
This article has been authored by Aayushi Singh & Pavitra Dubey, 5th Year law students at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala. Introduction In accordance with Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, arbitration is a method by which neutral third-party endeavours to find a resolution for
Scope of Arbitration in Metaverse
This article has been authored by Shubham Sharma & Yashila Bansal, 2nd Year, B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) students at Chanakya National Law University, Patna. Introduction The words cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchain, metaverse, Web 3.0, digital assets, and virtual properties have become an inalienable part of our daily lives. We frequently hear about
Arbitration in the Realm of Sports in India: An Analysis
This article has been authored by Aaditya Bajpai, a 3rd Year, B.A., LL.B. (Hons. In Adjudication and Justicing) student at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur. Introduction The athletic history of India has been nourished by many significant events. Ranging from the “Mohenjo Daro” era to the Mughal Sultanate and then
Examining the Convergence of Arbitration and Insolvency in India
This article has been authored by Abhay Gupta, a 3rd Year, BA., LLB. student at National Law University, Odisha.
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
