The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Institute of Law, Nirma University, organised a panel discussion on the evolving position of Emergency Arbitration in India on October 17, 2026. The session provided students with an opportunity to engage with both the legal and practical dimensions of Emergency Arbitration and gain valuable insights into its significance within India’s evolving arbitration framework. It was led by a panel of expert advocates Sr. Adv. Unmesh Shukla, High Court of Gujarat, Prof. Dr. Manjunath, Dean of School of Law, Kristu Jayanti University, Adv. Jeet Bhatt, High Court of Gujarat, Adv. Jaimin Dave, High Court of Gujarat and Mr. Arjun Doshi, Head of Legal, RMRW Business, Adani Ports and SEZ. A central theme of the discussion was whether Section 9A, as proposed under the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, could provide the missing piece of statutory recognition and clarity for Emergency Arbitration. The discussion highlighted the importance of timely interim relief and the need for certainty regarding the recognition and enforcement of emergency arbitral decisions.
The session offered students an opportunity to examine both the legal and practical dimensions of Emergency Arbitration. By linking judicial developments to questions of legislative reform, it offered valuable insights into the role of emergency relief in India’s evolving arbitration framework. The programme underscored the importance of a clear and effective legal framework for strengthening Emergency Arbitration in India.