Former Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna accepts request to be the Distinguished Professor at HPNLU, Shimla
His association has been marked by deep commitment to the cause of legal education and institutional growth.
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SCC Online covers legal events in India 2023 conducted for discussion over trending topics of law and its implementation in the practical world.
Eurasia Arbitration Week 2025: Shaping the Future of Dispute Resolution from the Heart of Kazakhstan
EAW 2025 brought together over 400 global leaders in arbitration, law, and business to explore cutting-edge developments in dispute resolution. With high-level panels, strategic insights, and practical advocacy tips, EAW25 reaffirmed the region’s commitment to legal innovation, trust-building, and international collaboration.
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“Closed, Elite Club”: BCI slams SILF’s claims; Extends date for receiving views on 2025 Rules on Foreign Lawyers and Firms
“The deliberate dissemination of misleading statements, intended to create a false impression among the legal fraternity and the public at large, is not merely an act of misinformation, but also a clear violation of an Advocate’s broader duty to maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession.”
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Constitution as an evolving document | CJI B.R. Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath addresse University of Edinburgh
“The Constitution is a living document. We can’t bind the future generations to stick up to the Constitution that we are adopting today, and the future generations should have an opportunity to amend the Constitution, so as to adapt to the societal economic changes that the future generations would come across.”
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‘India will become the Arbitration hub’: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at Institutional Arbitration Conference
Bringing together India’s legal, commercial, and public sector leadership, the Conference on Institutional Arbitration: An Effective Framework for Dispute Resolution, hosted by the Department of Legal Affairs in collaboration with ONGC and IIAC, marked a decisive step in positioning India as a global hub for arbitration.
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From Margins to the Bench: CJI Gavai’s Powerful Address at Oxford Union on “From Representation to Realisation: Embodying the Constitution’s Promise”
“Many decades ago, millions of citizens of India were called “untouchables”. They were told they were impure. They were told that they did not belong. They were told that they could not speak for themselves. But here we are today— where a person belonging to those very people is speaking openly, as the holder of the highest office in the judiciary of the country” – CJI BR Gavai
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CJI Gavai, Justice Vikram Nath and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Discuss Technology in Indian Legal System at SOAS University of London
The discussion centered on how Indian courts are adapting to digital transformation—embracing innovation like virtual hearings and AI, while safeguarding core judicial values of empathy, fairness, and accessibility.
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‘Constitution of India is not just a legal text, but a living document’, CJI BR Gavai speaks on 75 Years of the Constitution, and the Enduring Relevance of Dr. Ambedkar
The event powerfully reaffirmed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of an inclusive, just, and equitable India. Through thought-provoking addresses and reflective tributes, the gathering underscored a shared national commitment to upholding the constitutional values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, ensuring that the spirit of democracy continues to thrive in the heart of every citizen.
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Live from LIDW25 | Judicial Perspectives, Institutional Practice, and Practitioner Realities: Evolving Standards in International Arbitration
The event brings together key figures from the judiciary, arbitral institutions, and global law firms, fostering a dialogue on harmonising international arbitration practices across jurisdictions.
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‘India now carving role as a serious, reformist & pro-arbitration jurisdiction’: Justice Vikram Nath Charts India’s Arbitration Renaissance at LIDW 2025
Justice Nath addressed the conference on the theme- “The Indian Dispute Extravaganza: The Changing Face of Disputes Involving Indian Parties”.
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Live from LIDW 2025 | ‘7th ed. of SIAC Rules is forward-looking endeavour enhancing efficiency while balancing fairness, especially for India’s increasingly global commercial players’: CJI Gavai
The session on ‘Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Impact of the 7th Edition of SIAC Rules on India-Related Arbitrations’ explores the transformative impact of the SIAC 7th Edition Rules on India-related arbitrations.
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CJI Gavai Delivers Lecture on the Role of Courts in Upholding the Rule of Law in Commercial Disputes
In a compelling lecture hosted by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in collaboration with 39 Essex Chambers, Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai, reflected on the judiciary’s vital role in safeguarding the rule of law, particularly in the context of resolving commercial disputes.
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‘Courts and arbitral tribunals are not competing institutions, but mutually supportive ones‘: Lord Briggs at ICA’s 3rd International Conference
Lord Michael Briggs is the UK Supreme Court Judge and the Right Hon Lord of Westbourne.
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ICA conference on ‘Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes’: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shares India’s Vision for Global Leadership in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
The 3rd Edition of the International Conference organised by ICA took place on 05-06-2025 at Church House Westminster, London.
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‘India and UK share a rich history, bound by tradition of arbitration and mediation’: CJI BR Gavai inaugurates ICA Conference on ‘Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes’
The 3rd Edition of the International Conference on ‘Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes: Synergizing India—UK Arbitration Practices’, unfolded on 5-06-2025 in London.
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Fraud, Arbitration, and the Indian Litigant: Insights from the LIDW 2025 Panel Discussion on Navigating the Pre-Arbitration Battlefield and Post-Award Carnage
This report delves into the key insights from the LIDW 2025 panel discussion, exploring the nuanced journey of Indian litigants as they navigate the intricacies of fraud in arbitration—from pre-arbitration disputes to post-award chaos, shedding light on the obstacles that hinder both justice and recovery.
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Judges Reflect on Transparency, Technology, and the Future of Judicial Writing at UK Supreme Court Roundtable
The session was hosted by Gourab Banerji, Senior Advocate, and featured the Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai; Lord Leggatt, UK Supreme Court; Justice Vikram Nath, Supreme Court of India; and Baroness Sue Carr, Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.
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‘You need law on every stage; Democracy often taken for granted’: Lord Karan Bilimoria on Business, Law, and Democracy at LIDW 2025
In a wide-ranging conversation, Lord Karan Bilimoria, CBE, DL reflected on how legal training underpins entrepreneurial resilience, from trademark protection to navigating complex commercial disputes.
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LIDW 2025 Main Conference Sets the Stage for Global Dialogue on Innovation and Risk in Dispute Resolution
The LIDW 2025 Main Conference brought together leaders from across the dispute resolution world to discuss the most topical issues of the moment, on the theme of “Innovation in Dispute Resolution: Navigating Global Risks”.
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‘When arbitration is designed to be efficient and party-driven, it must not become a vehicle for shilly-nilly conduct’; CJI Gavai at CILS Conference in London
In a compelling international dialogue jointly hosted with the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS), a distinguished panel of jurists, arbitration practitioners, and legal scholars convened in London to deliberate on a topic of growing significance in international dispute resolution
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