Announcement
Nov 18, 2026
Centre publishes 2026 revision of Institutional Arbitration Rules
The revised rules introduce expedited procedures for claims under USD 2 million and a new emergency arbitrator provision.
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An autonomous institution for principled dispute resolution
Independent, transparent and internationally aligned proceedings, administered by an experienced registry.
About the Centre
An independent, autonomous institution for principled, modern dispute resolution.
We administer arbitration, mediation, and conciliation in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Mediation Act, 2023, combining the rigor of a public institution with the responsiveness of a professional secretariat.
Our Rules draw from global best practices and contemporary institutional standards, ensuring a fair, efficient, and legally robust process.
A distinguished panel of neutrals across construction, energy, finance, and commercial law.
Modern facilities including secure e-filing, hybrid hearing rooms, and dedicated caucus space.
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Our Services
All services Full-spectrum dispute resolution, administered end-to-end
Arbitration
Domestic and international commercial arbitration administered under modern institutional rules.
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Confidential, party-driven settlement processes led by accredited neutral mediators.
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Structured negotiation with conciliators recommending non-binding resolution terms.
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Secure end-to-end digital ODR for cross-border and low-value commercial disputes.
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Continuing legal education and accreditation programmes for neutrals and counsel.
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Comparative research, working papers and doctrinal notes on dispute resolution.
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Institutional discipline. Contemporary practice.
Six commitments that guide every proceeding administered by the Council.
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Confidential Process
Strict confidentiality controls across every stage of proceedings.
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Expert Neutrals
A curated panel of arbitrators, mediators and subject-matter experts.
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Modern Facilities
Purpose-built hearing rooms, secure filing systems and hybrid conferencing.
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Transparent Procedures
Published rules, fee schedules and clear case management timelines.
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Indian Legal Framework
Administered under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Mediation Act, 2023.
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Efficient Resolution
Case-management protocols designed to shorten time-to-award.
News & Events
Latest from the Registry
Event
Nov 04, 2026
Annual Symposium on Cross-Border Commercial Arbitration announced
Two-day symposium bringing together neutrals, counsel and academics from twelve jurisdictions.
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Oct 22, 2026
Registry launches secure e-filing portal for institutional cases
The new portal supports encrypted document exchange, hearing scheduling and integrated fee payment.
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Oct 09, 2026
Panel of arbitrators expanded with 18 new appointments
The Governing Body has approved eighteen additions to the panel across construction, energy and finance.
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Sep 27, 2026
Memorandum signed with the International Mediation Institute
The memorandum establishes joint accreditation pathways and reciprocal mediator recognition.
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Sep 15, 2026
Judicial Conference on Institutional Arbitration draws record participation
Delegates from twenty-two courts attended the closed-door conference on judicial support for arbitration.
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Register for an event Symposia, training and moots at the Centre
Curated academic and professional programming for the arbitration community.
- Dec 12, 2026
Masterclass: Drafting the Arbitration Agreement
Auditorium A - Jan 09, 2027
Regional Colloquium on Investor–State Disputes
Hybrid - Jan 24, 2027
Certified Mediator Training – Cohort XI
Registry Wing - Feb 07, 2027
Young Practitioners' Moot Final
Grand Hall
Testimonials
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General Counsel, Meridian Infrastructure
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