Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that international arbitration is increasingly mirroring the delays, costs, and procedural complexities of traditional litigation. Speaking in London, he cautioned that arbitration faces growing challenges relating to efficiency, accessibility, affordability, and effective dispute resolution.
A lecture by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at the University of London’s Birkbeck campus drew controversy after a tense exchange during the question-and-answer session. Attendees raised concerns regarding freedom of dissent in India and remarks linked to the term “cockroach” during discussions on artificial intelligence and international law.
India has dismissed the Court of Arbitration’s supplemental award on the Kishenganga and Ratle projects, deeming it illegal and asserting that it is not bound by the Indus Waters Treaty. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the Treaty is in abeyance due to Pakistan’s support for terrorism, invalidating any external tribunal’s authority.
