Need stronger arbitral institutions for infrastructure sector: Supreme Court judge
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Why in news
Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal emphasized the necessity of robust arbitral institutions and expert-led contract drafting to prevent infrastructure project delays.
Background
Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Tejas Karia highlighted the need for specialized dispute resolution frameworks in the infrastructure sector. Attorney General R. Venkataramani proposed dedicated legislation for the construction sector and increased involvement of law schools.
Facts for Prelims
- PostJustice Rajesh Bindal: Supreme Court Judge
- PostR. Venkataramani: Attorney General of India
- FactLalit Bhasin: President of the Society of Indian Law Firms
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and legislative measures required to streamline dispute resolution in India's infrastructure sector to ensure timely project completion.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Lack of specialized arbitral bodies for complex engineering and construction contracts
- Legislative gap: Absence of a dedicated legal framework specifically tailored to the construction sector's unique nuances
- Technological risk: Challenges posed by AI integration in arbitration processes and its impact on procedural integrity
Keywords: Arbitration · Infrastructure Development · Dispute Resolution · Contractual Integrity · Legislative Framework
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