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The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) at CNLU, Patna is committed to fostering academic and practical engagement in arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and allied mechanisms of dispute resolution.
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OCTOBER–NOVEMBER 2025 edition of Samvaad, the ADR Newsletter published by the Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR). View Newsletter »
Latest Posts
Arbitrability of Debt Recovery Agreements – Need to change the paradigm in the Financial Sector
This article has been authored by Jayanti Dhingra, 4th Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Student at O.P. Jindal Global University.
Confidentiality at Risk: Arbitration in the Age of Evolving Technology
This article has been authored by Ms Purvi, 1st Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab.
Creating ESG-Compatible Arbitration Structure in India: Obstacles, Lapses, and the Future
This article has been authored by Vibhor Kathuria and Navya Chadha.
Decoding Urgency: Judicial Trends under Section 12A of CCA
This article has been authored by Ishika Vats, 4th Year Law Student at the Institute of Law, Nirma University.
Walking the Tightrope: The Delicate Dance of Neutrality and Independence in International Commercial Arbitration’s Pursuit of True Justice
This blog has been authored by Vertika Kashyap, first-year student at Chanakya National Law University, and the winner in the CNLU Fresher’s Blog Writing Competition 2025-26.
From Bias to Balance: Supreme Court Levels the Playing Field in Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrator
The following blog has been authored by Kiran Ray, first-year student at Chanakya National Law University, and the second winner in the CNLU Fresher’s Blog Writing Competition 2025-26.
Past Events
PRESS RELEASE: CNLU, Patna successfully hosted the 4th National Mediation Competition, 2026 on 25th January, 2025 at the campus
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna successfully hosted the 4th National Mediation Competition, 2026 on 25th January, 2025 at the campus.
Live Blogging – 1st CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2023
Greetings of the day! On behalf of the Chanakya Centre for Alternate Dispute Resolution (CCADR), we welcome you to the 1st Edition of CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2023 live blog. Greetings of the day! On behalf of the Chanakya Centre for Alternate Dispute Resolution (CCADR), we welcome you to the
1st CNLU National Mediation Competition, 2023: Press Release
The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, CNLU, Patna, organized its 1st National Mediation Competition in a hybrid manner, with Preliminary and Quarter-final Rounds held virtually on 21st – 22nd January 2023 and Semi-Final and Final Rounds held physically at the CNLU Campus on 11th February 2023. Updated on Feb
CCADR conducts a guest lecture on “The Nuances of Neutrality: Exploring the Mediator Mindset”
The Guest Speaker for the session was Ms. Carishma Singh, Assistant Professor of Law. Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution conducted a guest lecture on the topic “The Nuances of Neutrality: Exploring the Mediator Mindset”. The session commenced with a short introductory note by Ms. Ridhi Ranjan (Student Member, CCADR),
Guest lecture “Arbitration: Emerging Trends for Dispute Resolution”
The guest speaker for the session was Mr. Bheem Singh, Deputy Manager (Law) in the Arbitration Cell of POWERGRID A guest lecture was conducted on the topic: “Arbitration: Emerging Trends for Dispute Resolution” on 14th October 2022 by the Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, CNLU (CCADR). The session commenced
Guest Lecture on “Delay Claims in Construction Arbitration: Practitioner’s Insight on Case Planning and Strategy”
The Guest Speakers for the session were Mr. Prakhar Deep (Principal Associate at SAM & Co.) and Ms. Adya Joshi (Associate at SAM & Co.) A guest lecture was conducted on the topic: “Delay Claims in Construction Arbitration: Practitioner’s Insight on Case Planning and Strategy” on 26th August, 2022 by