NEW DELHI: Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court on Sunday stressed the importance of strengthening India’s capabilities in international commercial and investment arbitration. She explained that India must build its own pool of legal professionals to manage complex international disputes, rather than relying on foreign law firms. This, she said, would not only help save costs but also raise India’s standing in the global dispute resolution arena.
Today, On 22nd November, the Supreme Court dismissed the Punjab government’s request for witness statements regarding the security breach during Prime Minister Modi’s visit in January 2022. The court emphasized that the state should conduct its own inquiry into the negligent officers involved, maintaining confidentiality around the existing investigation.
