THE ARBITRATION WORKSHOP

The recent Delhi High Court judgment in Belvedere Resources DMCC v. OCL Iron & Steel Ltd 2025 SCC OnLine Del 4652 held Whatsapp messages and email constituted a valid arbitration agreement under Section 7(4)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

The article critically examines the Delhi High Court’s recent full bench ruling in Pragati Constructions Consultants v. Union of India (2025), which addressed the consequences of procedural defects in Section 34 petitions under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

The article critically examines recent developments that challenge India’s self-proclaimed pro-arbitration stance, despite legislative and judicial reforms aimed at aligning with international best practices.

This article examines the implications of DMRC v. DAMEPL, contrasts India’s approach with global best practices, and highlights the negative impact on the business climate of arbitration in India.

Rethinking Dispute Resolution for Blockchain & Crypto Conflicts

- Khyati Maurya [1] & Saransh Sood [2]   Introduction The new Arbitration Rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment...