About the Organiser
The Centre for Legal Research and Studies (CLRS) is a specialized branch of VidhiAagaz dedicated to legal education and discourse. Our online learning platform is committed to demystifying complex legal concepts and making them accessible to both the general public and legal professionals.
Through training sessions, and dynamic forums, CLRS bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world practice, fostering an environment of active legal discussion and continuous learning.
About the Workshop
In the evolving landscape of arbitration in India, the strategic use of emergency arbitration and interim reliefs has become critical to preserving rights and assets before a final award is rendered. With the proposed 2024 Amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, altering the scope and timing for judicial intervention under Section 9, legal practitioners must be equipped with the latest procedural insights, refined drafting skills, and comparative legal understanding.
This intensive one-day virtual workshop is designed to provide a practical and comparative understanding of emergency relief mechanisms, focusing on interactive sessions and understanding the real-time effectiveness and enforceability of these awards. It will offer an insight into the key procedural thresholds under Indian law and provide a comparison with leading institutional rules, drawing from global best practices.
Objectives of the Workshop
- To demystify the landscape of emergency arbitration and interim relief in Indian and institutional arbitration.
- To enable participants to draft persuasive and legally sound EA requests and Section 9 petitions.
- To equip practitioners with comparative procedural strategies and simulations for effective representation.
- To engage participants in critical thinking on legislative reforms and their practical consequences.
Workshop Details
- Date: 24th May 2025
- Duration: 4 hour 30 minutes (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM IST, including breaks).
- Platform: Online, Cisco Webex
- Participants: Limited, allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Cost: Free to attend;
- E-certificates: Optional available for a nominal fee of 299/-. Attendance in all the sessions are mandatory for certificate.
Workshop Structure
The workshop comprises three interactive sessions, blending lectures, case discussions, and drafting exercises:
Session 1: Navigating Emergency Reliefs in Indian Arbitration
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Akash Gupta | Associate Professor at JGLS; NLS Visiting Faculty | LinkedIn
Time: 9:30 – 10:40 AM
- Emergency and interim reliefs before, during, and after arbitration.
- Deep dive into Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- Practical implications of the 2024 Draft Amendments: restricting court access to pre-commencement and post-award phases.
- When and how to make strategic decisions between approaching courts and emergency arbitrators.
Session 2: Thresholds & Standards for Interim Relief – An Indian and Global Perspective
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Anish Wadia | Chartered Arbitrator | LinkedIn
Time: 10:45 – 11:45 AM
- Understanding key procedural thresholds:
- What qualifies as “urgency”?
- What constitutes “irreparable harm”?
- Comparative insight into institutional arbitration rules (SIAC, ICC, SCC) versus Indian court standards.
- Case-based discussion and interactive Q&A.
Session 3: Drafting Applications for Emergency Arbitrators and Section 9 Petitions
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Aditya Ganju | Partner at AG Chambers | LinkedIn
Time: 12:00 – 01:00 PM
- Drafting Requests for Emergency Arbitration (EA) under leading institutional rules.
- Strategic structuring of Section 9 court petitions with practical samples.
- Common pitfalls and how to align drafting with tribunal or court expectations.
Who Should Attend?
- Law Students interested in arbitration law and legal drafting.
- Young Practitioners and Arbitrators seeking to deepen their emergency relief expertise.
- For those interested in international investment disputes
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Structure effective EA Requests citing relevant arbitral rules and precedents.
- Frame and argue for urgent interim measures convincingly under Section 9.
- Identify when to approach courts versus arbitral institutions for relief.
- Understand treaty-based arbitration relief standards (for advanced participants interested in ISDS).
Why Attend?
This is more than a theoretical lecture—it’s an opportunity to learn strategic decision-making. With ongoing legal reforms and rising complexities in arbitration practice, this workshop offers the tools and confidence needed to respond swiftly and skilfully in high-stakes disputes.
- Gain hands-on drafting experience with expert feedback.
- Learn from leading arbitrators and international experts.
- Stay ahead of India’s 2024 arbitration reforms.
Registration Details
- To register click on the link at the end of this post.
- The registrations will be closed after spots are filled.
Contact
For more information or queries, Kindly email us at conference@academyclrs.org.
Click here to register for the workshop.
