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DAY 5 · 11 MARCH 2026 · CHANDIGARH
ADR Disputes
Arbitration, mediation and institutional design for a maturing dispute resolution ecosystem.
Arbitration, mediation and institutional design for a maturing dispute resolution ecosystem.
Evolution & Structure
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Keynote Address
Setting the vision for India’s ADR trajectory — institutional maturity, global credibility and the shift from dispute resolution to dispute management.
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Panel 18: Evolution of ADR Practices in India
From Panchayats and community mediation to court-annexed mediation and institutional arbitration — tracing India’s transition into a modern ADR jurisdiction and the challenges of scale, consistency and trust.
11:30 – 12:30 PM
Panel 19: Institutional Arbitration v. Ad Hoc Arbitration
A comparative discussion on efficiency, neutrality, enforceability, cost control and user experience — and what truly works in Indian and cross-border disputes.
12:30 – 12:45 PM
Institutional Focus: Introduction & Institutional Presentation
A short presentation by a leading arbitration centre on institutional process, case management standards and international alignment.
12:45 – 1:15 PM
Skill Masterclass: Writing Enforceable Awards
Designed for arbitrators and serious ADR practitioners.
A focused power session on drafting clear, reasoned and enforcement-ready awards — addressing structure, reasoning, evidence treatment and vulnerability points.
Closing Ceremony
1:15 – 1:30 PM
Valedictory & Closing Address
Chandigarh as an emerging ADR hub and closing IIDW 2026 with a forward-looking institutional and policy lens.
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