Former Orissa HC Chief Justice Dr S Muralidhar at DAW 2025 urged India to prioritise domestic arbitration reforms, specialist benches, and efficient enforcement before aspiring to be a global arbitration hub. He highlighted that structural gaps must be addressed first, rather than copying foreign models.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI Chandrachud, today reserved judgment on whether an ineligible person can nominate an arbitrator. Solicitor General Mehta emphasized strengthening arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism. The Court discussed significant questions of law and the challenges in the arbitrator selection process, with a focus on party autonomy and potential injustice.
Justice Hima Kohli and Gary Born addressed the need for a separate statute for international arbitration in India at the London International Disputes Week. They highlighted the existing framework’s effectiveness and emphasized the importance of minimizing court involvement in arbitration to ensure efficient dispute resolution. They also discussed the significance of contextual relevance in legal precedents.