THE EMPLOYABILITY OF BLOCKCHAIN IN INDIAN ADR POST DPDP ACT

By Pragya Richa Tiwary [Authors is a student at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur] Abstract The legal domain is advancing and adapting itself to the contemporary tech driven world. In alignment with such evolutions, Alternate Dispute Resolution has advanced to being Online Dispute Resolution. To enhance efficiency and reduce pendency, employing blockchain technology in out of court settlements is suggested. […]

THIRD-PARTY FUNDING IN ARBITRATION: IS INDIA KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES?

By Rishika Sharma and Shambhavi [Authors are final year students at Chanakya National Law University] ABSTRACT With India’s growth as a global commercial hub, inviting businesses and corporations, it is natural that there are expectations for smooth arbitration proceedings. Third-party funding emerges as a win-win situation, where claimants can access financial support to pursue their claims, and funders can find […]

MANDATORY ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS- A THREAT TO ‘NON-WORKMEN’ EMPLOYEES?

By Soumyajit Haldar [The author is a fourth-year student at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences.] Introduction The Industrial Disputes Act (hereinafter referred to as the ‘ID Act’) is a beneficial enactment introduced primarily for the welfare and protection of employees. In order to address the presence of significant imbalances in the bargaining power that often exists between […]