Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgment on Constitutionality of Arbitration Agreement

Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgment on Constitutionality of Arbitration Agreement

Introduction In a landmark judgment of Lombardi Engineering Ltd v. State of Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court held that an arbitration agreement clause, inconsistent with the Constitution of India, cannot be enforced. The Bench comprising of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra deliberated on an application submitted…
UNCTAD Report on ODR and Consumer Disputes

UNCTAD Report on ODR and Consumer Disputes

Introduction The UNCTAD recently came up with a report titled ‘Technology and the Future of Online Dispute Resolution Platforms for Consumer Protection Agencies (UNCTAD/TCS/DITC/INF/2023/5).’ The report not only explores the impact of technology on the future of ODR platforms, particularly in relation to consumer protection agencies, but also highlights how the…
Is India ‘ODR Mechanism’ ready?

Is India ‘ODR Mechanism’ ready?

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) is a promising avenue! It represents the future. However, one may doubt about its effectiveness and acceptability in Indian laws. Do you share this concern? Fear not, we can put your doubts to rest. Firstly, ODR goes beyond mere technological integration, such as setting up hearings…