Arbitration needs stronger teeth
Ever since the Modi government assumed control of the national government, the country's alternative dispute resolution (ADR) ecosystem has been undergoing changes and adjustments.
Ever since the Modi government assumed control of the national government, the country's alternative dispute resolution (ADR) ecosystem has been undergoing changes and adjustments.
His passing is a loss not just for the legal and activist communities but for the very fabric of Indian democracy he worked so tirelessly to mend.
The Election Commission has filed affidavit in the Supreme Court saying the list of names and details of 65 lakh electors in Bihar who were not included in the draft roll published on August 1 had been posted on the websites of all 38 District Electoral Officers in the state.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has refuted questions raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Earlier, on June 12, the ECI had written a letter to Gandhi, referencing an article published in a leading media outlet dated June 7, 2025.
In its reply, the poll panel had argued that it excluded Aadhaar and Ration cards from the list of verification documents as they can be acquired through fraudulent means.
ADR analyzed the criminal, financial and other background details of 37 candidates contesting the polls from four seats on 13 May.
Many skeletons are tumbling out of the cupboards of election bonds and many more will, highlighting the unholy nexus between political parties and businesses. The petitioners in this Supreme Court (SC) case, Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Common Cause, deserve our highest appreciation.
Many skeletons are tumbling out of the cupboards of election bonds and many more will, highlighting the unholy nexus between political parties and businesses.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is not new to India. Arbitration as a form of ADR started in British India with passage of the Arbitration Act, 1940.
He has worked for electoral reforms through the judicial system by filing Public Interest Litigations in the higher judiciary to get relevant laws improved, and on the ground by providing information to voters about the background of candidates contesting elections so that they can make informed choices while voting.
