ACADR | INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES | 12th NOVEMBER 2022 | BLENDED MODE

Alliance Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ACADR), Alliance School of Law is organising an International Conference on “THE FUTURE OF ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES”.

About the Conference:

Alliance Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ACADR) is organizing an International Conference on “THE FUTURE OF ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS”.

Arbitration, Mediation, Negotiation, Conciliation, Lok Adalat, Settlement, etc. are the various methods for settling disputes which have received worldwide recognition and are applied successfully, as they settle disputes in a speedy and amicable manner. The process of arbitration is not alien to India. It always had been practiced since time immemorial. In India, people believed in resolving disputes within the four walls hence, the mechanism has gained significance in India since ancient times. Arbitration and mediation are necessary in the present time, especially in India where 30 million cases are reportedly pending. The entire objective of ADR is to bring speedy justice and to reduce the backlogs of Public Interest Litigation and many Criminal cases so that the Judges are free to apply their minds and devote their time to other important matters having National & Constitutional Significance.

Objectives of the Conference:

The aim of the Conference is to provide a platform for Students, Researchers, Academicians, Arbitrators, and every stakeholder to share their knowledge and ideas about the future of alternate dispute resolution in the Modern World, its prospects, and challenges. Because of its private nature, ADR affords parties the opportunity to exercise greater control over the way their dispute is resolved than would be the case in court litigation. In contrast to court litigation, the parties themselves may select the most appropriate decision-makers for their dispute. In addition, they may choose the applicable law, place, and language of the proceedings. Increased party autonomy can also result in a faster process, as parties are free to devise the most efficient procedures for their dispute. This can result in material cost savings. ADR is an alternative to the formal legal system. The existing judicial system finds it difficult to cope with the ever-increasing burden of litigation. The Conference aims to fill the daunting gap between academia and practical issues in ADR while generating interest in ADR as an effective means of dispute resolution.

Expected Outcomes:

ADR is a creative approach that will help in achieving justice through securing faster and adequate justice. The Conference intends to sensitize and aware all stakeholders and create an atmosphere where the effective practice of ADR can be strengthened. The Conference shall provide a way forward in a structured manner, helping in ensuring its acceptability amongst the masses. The Conference aims to promote ADR as an acceptable and cost-effective process, helping in achieving the greater good for society.

Who may Participate:

The Conference is open to academicians, students, researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the subject.

The theme of the International Conference:

Main Theme:

• Future of Alternate Dispute Resolution: Challenges and Prospects

Sub-Themes:

• Role of courts in International Arbitration.
• Selecting an Arbitral Seat: Key Consideration.
• Jurisdiction-specific issues in Arbitration.
• Evidence in International Arbitration Procedure.
• India as an International Commercial Arbitration Hub: The Challenges.
• Is Alternative Dispute Resolution a Privatized Justice?
• Alternative Dispute Resolution and Criminal Justice System.
• India’s instance on the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Dispute (ICSID) Convention in relation to Banking.
• Need for Laws governing Mediation in India.
• The emerging importance of Environment Social Governance (ESG) & its impact on International Arbitration.
• Cross Border Partnership and collaboration in International Arbitration.
• The Role Diverse Bar Associations Play in Increasing DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in ADR. Arbitration and Technology: Blockchain Arbitration and Smart Contracts.
• Online ADR in India: Prospects
• Pre-Institution mediation in India: Future prospects
• Emergency Arbitration
• Comparison of Pre-Litigation Mediation in India with other countries and how other countries have mandated pre-litigation.
• Mediation in Industrial Dispute and Labour Law
• Mediation in Multinational Dispute cases: National and International perspective
• Negotiation and Mediation in Banking and Insurance Sector
• Future of Lok Adalats
• Pre-Litigation Mediation and its implication in the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021.
• Mediation in Family Disputes

Formatting and Submission Guidelines:

• The paper should be in Doc./Docx. format.
• The paper must be in a single-column layout with margins justified on both sides.
• The subheading should be in font size 12, bold, and Times New Roman, left-aligned.
• The main text should be in font size 12, Normal, Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing, and justified.
• The length of a paper should not be less than 3500 words (excluding footnotes).
• All references must be in the form of footnotes with font size 10, Times New Roman, 1.0 spacing and should be according to the Bluebook 20th Edition.
• The submissions should not have more than a 15% Similarity Index.
• All the submissions should be made via E-mail to acadr@alliance.edu.in.

Registration Details:

Registration is compulsory. All participants and paper presenters must register.

Registration Fee:

• Academicians/Professions ₹ 2000 (for domestic) $25 (for International)
• Students/ Ph.D. Scholars ₹ 1,500 (for domestic) $15 (for International)
• Participation (without Paper presentation) ₹ 500 (for domestic) $10 (for International)

Registration Process:

• Register through Google Form
• Submit Abstract
• Preliminary Review
• Abstract Acceptance/ Denial Communication
• Payment of Conference Fees
• Submission of Full Paper
• Editorial Review
• Full Paper Acceptance/ Denial Communication
• Camera Ready Paper Submission

Perks:

• Suggestions and inputs from Experienced and Learned Panelists;
• All the Paper Presenters shall be provided with an E-Certificate of Presentation;
• Awards will be given for Best Paper.
• Selected papers shall be published in an ISSN International Journal and ISBN Book with no additional Article Processing Charges (APC);
• All participants will be provided with a participation certificate.

Mode:

Blended Mode (Offline & Online)

Location:

Offline:

Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Chikkahadage Cross Chandapura-Anekal, Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka (India) 562106

Online: Zoom Platform

Important Dates:

• Submission of abstract: August 30, 2022
• Communication of Acceptance: September 05, 2022
• Registration & Payment of Fee: September 07, 2022
• Submission of Full paper: 30th September 2022
• Conference Date: 12th November 2022

Patron In-Chief

Mr. Abhay G. Chebbi, Pro-Chancellor, Alliance University, Bengaluru

Patrons

Dr. Anubha Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Alliance University, Bengaluru

Dr. Samir Ranjan, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academics & Research), Alliance University, Bengaluru

Advisory Committee

Prof. (Dr.) Kiran D. Gardner, Professor & Dean, Alliance School of Law, Bengaluru

Dr. V. Shyam Kishore, Professor & Associate Dean – Academics and Research, Alliance School of Law, Bengaluru

Dr. B.S Reddy, Professor & Director, Centre for Postgraduate and Legal Studies, Alliance School of Law, Bengaluru

Dr. Rajan Varghese, Professor & Program Director – Ph. D., Alliance School of Law

Conference Coordinators and Organizing Committee

Dr. Aisha Sharfi, Associate Professor & Member, Alliance Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bengaluru

Prof. Vishal Ranaware, Assistant Professor & Member, Alliance Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bengaluru

Prof. Chakravarthy Naik, Assistant Professor & Member, Alliance Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bengaluru

Prof. Mahantesh G.S, Assistant Professor & Member, Alliance Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bengaluru

Conference Secretariat

Mr. Maruthi R. (+91-74111 66801)

Student Convenors

Ms. Bharatee Preeya (+91- 73737 84557)

Contact

In case of any query regarding the Conference, the participants can mail on acadr@alliance.edu.in.

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