dispute resolution

New Delhi, April 11 Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday highlighted the government's focus on strengthening institutional arbitration, decriminalizing minor offenses, and modernizing legacy laws to align with constitutional values and ease of doing business.Addressing the...

In New Delhi, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, on Saturday, called for a comprehensive overhaul of the legal system to meet the demands of a growing economy. He stated that transforming India into a $10 trillion economy cannot be achieved solely through capital or policy, and that the quality...

New Delhi, April 11 Supreme Court Judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna said on Saturday that arbitration and mediation are integral components of a modern and responsive justice system and should not be viewed merely as alternatives to traditional litigation.Speaking at the International Conference...

Bhubaneswar, April 11 The central government has extended the tenure of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal by nine months until January 13 next year, providing much-needed time to resolve issues related to the sharing of river water between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, an official said on...

Saharanpur (UP), April 10 Tension gripped a village in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh after a statue of Sant Ravidas was allegedly erected on disputed land without permission, prompting authorities to intervene, officials said on Friday.Sub-Divisional Magistrate Surendra Kumar said...

New Delhi, April 10 Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration should not be discouraged due to concerns about confidentiality and independent decision-making; instead, its use should be regulated through a procedural framework.CJI...

New Delhi, April 10 The concentration of institutional, legal, and commercial activity gives Delhi a natural advantage in becoming a center for arbitration and legal services, Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Friday.Addressing the International Conference on "Arbitration in the era of...

New Delhi, April 10 The Income Tax Department disposed of 2.22 lakh appeals during the last financial year, a nearly 29 per cent increase compared to the previous fiscal, as part of its efforts to reduce disputes with taxpayers, according to official data.Officials told

Gurugram, April 8 The Real Estate Regulatory Authority of Gurugram stated that it has resolved all pending complaints up to 2024.Now, all cases before it for adjudication are from 2025 onwards, it said, adding that 2,174 cases were pending before the authority as of March 31, 2025, which have...

Indore, April 6 A woman claiming to be an author has alleged that a mob attacked her about two months ago, suspecting her of being a "child kidnapper," when she visited Indore to meet the family members of Shah Bano Begum as part of a project to write a book on the famous legal case involving...

New Delhi, April 3 The Jan Vishwas legislation will significantly reduce the compliance burden on businesses, accelerate dispute resolution, and improve the ease of doing business in the country, strengthening investor sentiment, India Inc said on Friday.Parliament passed the Jan Vishwas...

New Delhi, April 3 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a major industry lobby, welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by Parliament on Friday. CII stated that once implemented, the bill will significantly reduce the compliance burden on businesses...

New Delhi, April 1 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has overturned an order by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) rejecting Belgotex India's insolvency plea against Puneet India, citing a pre-existing dispute.Allowing Belgotex India's appeal, a two-member NCLAT bench...

Hyderabad, March 30 The Telangana Legislative Assembly passed a bill on Monday aimed at the welfare of gig workers.State Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, who moved the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, said that Congress leader...

New Delhi, March 29 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday emphasized the need for accessible, affordable, and timely justice for all citizens, asserting that it is a right for everyone, not just a privilege for a select few.He also called for inclusive, technology-driven access to justice...

New Delhi, March 26 The Delhi Police has solved the case of a 23-year-old man's murder in the outer Delhi area of Bawana, and has apprehended four minors who are alleged to have planned and carried out the crime following a previous dispute, an official said on Thursday.The incident came to...

New Delhi, March 26 – The Supreme Court has cautioned that the growing practice of citing "non-existent" or incorrect judgments has emerged as a "rampant menace" affecting courts not only in India but across jurisdictions globally.Emphasising the need for heightened vigilance in judicial...

New Delhi, March 25 Nearly 70,000 cases involving government employees are currently awaiting adjudication in the Central Administrative Tribunal, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is the designated authority that handles grievances and disputes...

Gandhinagar, March 25 – The Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed the Gujarat Educational Institutions Service Tribunal (Amendment) Bill-2026 unanimously on Wednesday, aiming to provide quicker resolution of disputes for academic and non-academic employees of educational institutions.Education...

New Delhi, March 24 The government on Tuesday introduced measures to strengthen consumer-centric gas service delivery while ensuring that the transition to piped natural gas (PNG) does not impose an excessive financial burden on users.The framework mandates the time-bound provision of PNG...