The Growing Importance of Mediation in Commercial Disputes

The Indian legal framework has seen a major transition in the last decade towards promoting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. Of these, mediation has become especially significant, particularly in commercial disputes. Statutory Framework The Commercial Courts Act, 2015, as amended in 2018, made an attempt mandatory on the part of the parties to try pre-institution mediation prior to seeking…

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Imran Pratapgarhi Vs. State of Gujarat

Case Brief: Imran Pratapgarhi v. State of Gujarat Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justices Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Date of Judgement: March 28, 2025 Parties: Background: Imran Pratapgarhi, a Member of Parliament and Rajya Sabha representative for the Indian National Congress, attended a mass marriage event in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on January…

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