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‘We intend to increase speed of disposal of cases’: Law Minister (05 Jul 2010) Union Minister for Law M Veerappa Moily said the Commercial Court Bill would soon become a Law, paving the way for speedy disposal of cases through arbitration.
India appoints arbitrators for Kishanganga project (17 Jun 2010) Preparing for a legal battle with Pakistan on the Kishanganga hydro-electric project in Jammu and Kashmir in the international court of arbitration, India has appointed two international legal experts as its arbitrators for the 330 MW project.
Making India global arbitration hub: Law Minister (23 May 2010) Pledging to reform arbitration in India, Law and Justice Minister M Veerappa Moily laid the foundation stone for adding mediation rooms and an auditorium-cum-convention centre to an existing facility.
Delhi HC fines two for filing frivolous petitions (14 Oct 2009) The Delhi High Court has slapped a fine of Rs 20,000 on two people for filing frivolous petition challenging arbitrator's decision which ordered them to pay the instalments to the company which financed them a cargo vehicle 13 years ago.
Reform of Indian Commercial law warranted: Kerala HC CJ (27 Jun 2009) Calling for proper reform of Indian Commerical Law, Kerala High Court Chief Justice S R Bannurmath today stressed the importance of adopting institutional arbitration instead of ad-hoc arbitrations.
Delhi HC issues notice to ICICI bank for harassing employee (16 Apr 2009) Pursuant to a suit filed against a multinational bank for fraud and conspiracy by its employee for removing her from job illegally, the Delhi High Court has issued notices to the ICICI bank, its CMD and 11 others with directions to file their reply by May 27.
SC snubs retd Judges for charging heavy fee in arbitration cases (01 Apr 2009) The Supreme Court has disapproved retired judges charging exorbitant fees in arbitration cases.
Importance of alternative dispute resolution methods stressed: CJI (15 Feb 2009) Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan underscored the need for changing the style of functioning of lawyers and courts and promoting alternative dispute resolution methods for speedy and affordable resolution of disputes.
Justice A S Anand appointed as arbitrator in bauxite mining case (21 Dec 2008) The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice of India Justice A S Anand as the sole arbitrator in the bauxite mining case between the VISA International Limited and the Continental Resources Limited(USA).
Government has signed an agreement with Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague to open its regional facility in India (12 Dec 2008) The Government has signed an agreement with Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the Hague to open its regional facility in India.

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