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Introduction

CADR is a faculty-run association of researchers, focusing on creating thought leadership through dialogues, research, training and stakeholder participation in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Under the aegis of the Jindal Global Law School, CADR aims to encourage research collaborations with relevant stakeholders, resulting in publications in the form of research papers, white papers, and reports on current and pressing issues prevalent in the field. CADR further aims to encourage faculty and students to engage in ADR-related developments

Meet the Team

CADR Leader

Prof. (Dr.) Akash Gupta

Assistant Director

akash@jgu.edu.in

Senior Research Fellow

Prof. Harsh Mahaseth

Associate Professor

Research Fellow

Prof. Arushi Bajpai

Assistant Professor

Prof. Ashiv Choudhary

Associate Professor

Prof. Divya Shridhar

Lecturer

Senior Research Associate

Prof. Abhipsa Dash

 

Publications

SCOPUS-Indexed Publications
  1. Akash Gupta, Arushi Bajpai and Janani Sivaraman, Consumer ADR in India, in Consumer Alternative Dispute Resolution in Emerging Economies, edited by Eda Sahin-Sengül and Serkan Kaya, Routledge (London, 2025), pp. 154–169. DOI: 10.4324/9781032689739-11.
  2. Subhrajit Chanda, Akash Gupta, Arushi Bajpai, Need for Indian Court of Arbitration for Sports in India, The International Sports Law Journal, Springer (Scopus Q1).
  3. Sakshi Vijay and Akash Gupta, Mediation in Medical Negligence Disputes in India, Medicine and Law, Vol. 44, Issue 2 (2025).
  4. Akash Gupta, Arushi Bajpai and Samanvi Narang, Setting the Boundaries for the Use of AI in Indian Arbitration, Engineering Proceedings, Vol. 107, Issue 1 (2025).
  5. Ashiv Choudhary, Arbitrating Innovation: Navigating the Arbitrability of Patent Disputes in the Indian Legal Landscape, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights.
  6. Ashiv Choudhary and Harsh Mahaseth, The Arbitrability of Smart Contract Disputes amid Legal Uncertainties in Digital Arbitration, in Law and Regulation of AI, Blockchain, and Digital Rights, IGI Global (Book Chapter).
  7. Pranjal Khare, Sunidhi Setia, Samanvi Narang, Arbitrability of Intellectual Property Disputes: Where Does India Stand?, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights.
  8. Ashiv Choudhary, Adya Surbhi, AI Arbitration – Charting the Ethical and Legal Course, AIP Conference Proceedings.
  9. Arushi Bajpai, Akash Gupta, Akshath Indusekhar, Revisiting Criminal Law Bills: An In-Depth Critical Analysis of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Bill, Statute Law Review, Oxford University Press (Scopus Q3).
  10. Malika Galib Shah, Akash Gupta and Arushi Bajpai, Search and Seizure of Electronic Devices in India: Time for a Change?, International Journal of Evidence and Proof, Sage (Scopus Q1).
  11. Arushi Bajpai and Akash Gupta, The Imperative of Gender Neutrality in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: A Global Comparative Examination of Gender-Neutral Laws in Sexual Offences, Statute Law Review, Vol. 46, Issue 1 (2025).
  12. Akash Gupta, Arushi Bajpai and Malika Galib Shah, The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Register of Citizens and Detention Centres in India: A Legal and Human Rights Perspective, Manchester Journal of Transnational Islamic Law and Practice, Vol. 21, Issue 3 (2025).
  1. Harsh Mahaseth and Ananya Soni, The Repeal of Section 377A and the Future of LGBTQ+ Rights in Singapore, Economic and Political Weekly.
  2. Harsh Mahaseth and Fatima Zainab, Indonesia’s Strategic Use of ASEAN in Balancing Regional and Global Power Dynamics, JANUS.NET – e-Journal of International Relations, Vol. 16 Issue 2 Thematic Dossier - Emerging Powers In-between Global and Regional Organizations, 2025, 106 – 126. 
  3. Harsh Mahaseth and Sadqua Khatoon, Jordan’s Child Custody Law: A Blueprint for Progress, Manchester Journal of Transnational Islamic Law and Practice, Vol. 21(1), pp. 355–359 (2025).
  4. Harsh Mahaseth and Sarrah Singapurwala, RCEP as a Catalyst for ASEAN Integration and a Model for Global Trade Cooperation, European Journal of East Asian Studies, Vol. 24, Issue 3 (2025).
  5. Akash Gupta, Harsh Mahaseth and Arushi Bajpai, AI Detection in Academia: How Indian Universities Can Safeguard Academic Integrity, Engineering Proceedings, Vol. 107, Issue 1 (2025).
  6. Harsh Mahaseth, Arushi Bajpai and Akash Gupta, Gamified Learning in Education: How Online Quizzes like Kahoot Transform Classroom Dynamics, Engineering Proceedings, Vol. 107, Issue 1 (2025).
  7. Divya Shridhar, Protection of Trademarks from Dilution: A Comparative Analysis of the United States, United Kingdom, and India, Jindal Global Law Review, Springer.
Other Publications
  1. Akash Gupta, Arushi Bajpai, Harsh Mahaseth, How Nepal Can Transform Its Mediation Landscape with Insights from Singapore’s Success, LiveLaw, 15 December 2024.
  2. Harsh Mahaseth and A. Keshav, Settling Disputes Made Easier, The Statesman, 24 October 2024.
  3. Akash Gupta and Mohaimenul I. Arnab, Bangladesh Needs a Mediation Act, The Daily Star, 25 January 2025.
  4. Akash Gupta and Mahi Agrawal, The Commercial Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2024: A Pathway to Efficient Dispute Resolution in India, IWIA Blog, 18 February 2025.
  5. Akash Gupta and Mahi Agrawal, Promises and Pitfalls of the Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, SCC Online, 30 April 2025.
  6. Akash Gupta and Mahi Agrawal, A Case for Dedicated Commercial Courts in Bangladesh, The Daily Star, 14 June 2025.
  7. Abhipsa Dash, Breaking Barriers at the Bench: Advancing Gender Diversity in Arbitration in India and Worldwide, The Equilibrium, India International Arbitration Centre (Annual Magazine).
  8. Harsh Mahaseth, Why We Need to Teach More about ADR Competitions in Legal Education, Virtuosity Legal.
  9. Arushi Bajpai and Shaurya Mahajan, Handcuffing: Necessity Or Violation Of Rights, LiveLaw, 15 Jan 2025
  10. Arushi Bajpai and Vaidehi Sharma, Unmasking Hardship Of Women Undertrials In India, LiveLaw, 28 March 2025.
  11. Akash Gupta and Divyam, Conundrum of Human Intervention in AI-Generated Content, Centre for Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (RGNUL).
  12. Harsh Mahaseth and S. Khatoon, Faster Civil Trials in India through Technology Reforms and Procedural Innovations, The Leaflet, 27 October 2024.
  13. Daniel Stein, Administrative Deference in International Courts: Loper Bright Echoes at IMCO, WHO, and ILO, International Journal of Legal Policy, Vol. 1(2), pp. 3–21 (2025).
  14. Harsh Mahaseth, India’s Stand against Inadequate Climate Finance at COP29, Hindustan Times, 25 November 2024.
  15. Harsh Mahaseth and A. Naaz, Climate Change in ASEAN: Challenges, Initiatives, and the Road Ahead, Modern Diplomacy, 21 October 2024.
  16. Harsh Mahaseth, The Paris Agreement’s Crucial Test: Why 2025 Is a Pivotal Year for Climate Action, Völkerrechtsblog.
  17. Harsh Mahaseth and Sparsha, SAARC University Network: A Vision for Regional Educational Excellence, Modern Diplomacy, 2 July 2024.
  18. Harsh Mahaseth, The Geopolitical Influence of India and Indonesia in SAARC and ASEAN, Finalist, 2024 E-International Relations Article Award (Sponsored by EUP, Polity, Sage, Bloomsbury & Routledge).
  19. Harsh Mahaseth and A. Keshav, The Role of the African Union and Agenda 2063 in Paving the Future of Africa, Modern Diplomacy, 18 October 2024.
  20. Harsh Mahaseth, Building Bridges through the India–Japan Corridor, Hindustan Times.
  21. Harsh Mahaseth and M. Mahaseth, Nepal Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling Sets Benchmark for LGBTQI+ Rights, South Asia Monitor, 21 October 2024.
  22. Harsh Mahaseth and S. Khatoon, Challenges and Opportunities in Reforming Sharia Education in Egypt, LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa Blog, 1 October 2024.
  23. Harsh Mahaseth and D. Adhikari, Lowering the Marital Age of Nepal: Controversy Estopped on Protection against Child Marriages?, Oxford Human Rights Hub.
  24. Harsh Mahaseth, Media and Corruption in Nepal, Pandey Insight – News Media, Vol. 8(1).
  25. Harsh Mahaseth, Nepal’s No Objection Certificate Policy, Somerville College, University of Oxford.
  1. Harsh Mahaseth and P. Shah, Social Reintegration of Released Prisoners in India: An Analysis of The States of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, DBRANLU Law Review, Vol. 1 Issue 1, 2025, 63 – 76.

CADR Events Organised

  1. 27 August 2024 – Guest Lecture on “Basics of Investment Arbitration”
    Speaker: Prof. Dr. Steffen Hindelang, Professor and Director (LL.M.), Uppsala University, Sweden.
  2. 16 September 2024 – Round Table on “The Practitioner’s Approach to International Arbitration of Energy Disputes”
    Speaker: Ms. Niuscha Bassiri, Co-Founder, ArbBoutique.
  3. 3 October 2024 – Guest Lecture on “Understanding the AMRCD (Administrative Mechanism for Resolution of CPSEs Disputes)”
    Speaker: Mr. Amit Kumar, Visiting Faculty, NALSAR University of Law; Former Officer (Law), REC Ltd.
  4. 11 November 2024 – Guest Lecture on “The Discontents of the Investor–State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) System”
    Speaker: Mr. Baiju Vasani, Barrister & Arbitrator, Twenty Essex, London.
    (Organised jointly with the Centre for International Investment and Trade Laws)
  5. 13 March 2025 – CADR Lecture on “Extra-Regional Powers and ASEAN: Managing Regional Relations and Intra-Regional Cohesion”
    Speaker: Dr. Ram Vignesh.
  6. 17 March 2025 – CADR Lecture on “Decision-Making, Dispute Resolution, and the Sustenance of ASEAN”
    Speaker: Dr. Ram Vignesh.
  7. 10 April 2025 – CADR Lecture on “Cross-Examination in Arbitration Disputes: A Special Focus on Construction Arbitration”
    Speaker: Sr. Adv. Ratan K. Singh.
  8. 24 April 2025 – Guest Lecture and Practical Session on “Pioneering the Future of Dispute Resolution: From Founder’s Vision to AI-Driven ODR and Mock Mediation in Action”
    Speakers: Ms. Namita Shah, Co-Founder, Presolv360; Ms. Vaibhavi Kuthia, Mediation Manager, Presolv360.
  9. 22 September 2025 – Online Guest Lecture on “The Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Civil Litigation – A Judge’s Perspective”
    Speaker: Mr. Vishal Vyas, Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate, Rajasthan.
    Moderator: Bhat Chaitra Rajagopala.
  10. 15 September 2025 – CADR Lecture on “Fraud in International Arbitration: The ‘Red Flags’”
    Speaker: Mr. Ramalingam V.A., Associate, Volterra Fietta, London.
  11. 19 September 2025 – CADR Lecture on “Corruption Allegations in International Arbitration”
    Speaker: Prof. Yarik Kryvoi, Senior Fellow in International Economic Law and Director, Investment Treaty Forum, BIICL; Of Counsel, Keidan Harrison LLP; Co-Director, Arbitration Lab.

Academic Engagements of CADR Members

  1. Akash Gupta was awarded “Emerging Law Teacher of the Year 2025 (Arbitration)” by the Indian National Bar Association on Constitution Day, New Delhi.
  2. Daniel H. Stein delivered a lecture on “Maritime Conciliation in Public International Law” at Humboldt University, Berlin, on 30 July 2024.
  3. Harsh Mahaseth was listed among the Top-Cited International Law Scholars from India by the Indian Blog of International Law.
  4. Akash Gupta served as Resource Person and Chair at the National Conference on “Law and Policy in Investments in India: Issues and Challenges”, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli, on 5 October 2024.
  5. Harsh Mahaseth delivered the Modern Japan History Workshop lecture on "The Strategic Significance of the Japan-India Corridor in a Shifting Global Order" held at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. 
  6. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a session on “Research Paper Publication: Choosing a Credible Journal” at the Seven-Day Faculty Development Programme on Advanced and Emerging Trends in Academic Research Writing & Publication, organized by VVM’s G.R. Kare College of Law and Law Teachers India.
  7. Akash Gupta served as Judge for the Quarterfinal Rounds of the National Mediation Competition 2024, organized by the Moot and Advocacy Society, DSNLU Visakhapatnam.
  8. Harsh Mahaseth served as Judge for the 2nd Intra-Mediation Competition, organized by the Centre for Research in Alternative Dispute Resolution (CRADR), National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL).
  9. Akash Gupta served as Judge for the Symbiosis Law School, Pune – Challenger I Selection (Public International Law), 2024, organized by SLS Pune.
  10. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a guest lecture on “Understanding the Different Types of ADR Competitions” at the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) on 18 September 2024.
  11. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a guest lecture on “Navigating the Foreign LL.M. Application Process and Scholarships” at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, on 11 September 2024.
  12. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a lecture as an Expert Speaker on “How to Publish in SCOPUS-Indexed Journals”, organized by THE IIER, on 10 September 2024.
  13. Harsh Mahaseth was the guest speaker at an Editorial Workshop conducted by the Mapping ADR Blog, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, on 20 August 2024.
  14. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a guest lecture on “Preparing for the 2025 LL.M. Applications” at NALSAR University of Law on 10 August 2024.
  15. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a guest lecture on “Avenues and Opportunities for Pursuing an LL.M.”, organized by Mahindra University, on 6 July 2024.
  16. Akash Gupta, Arushi Bajpai, Daniel H. Stein, and Harsh Mahaseth served as Resource Persons and Chairs at the International Conference on Dispute Resolution and Arbitration, organized by NIMS University, Jaipur, on 16–17 November 2024.
  17. Akash Gupta chaired a session at the International Conference on Infrastructure, Sustainable Development, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, organized by Manipal University, Jaipur, on 14 December 2024.
  18. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a lecture at the Ministry of External Affairs, India's ITEC Programme, hosted by Rashtriya Raksha University, India. I delivered a lecture on "Treaty Law and Process" to a cohort of diplomats, judges, civil servants, and military officers representing 21 countries across Asia and Africa.
  19. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a Keynote Lecture on “Integrating State Attribution and the Extraterritorial Application of Human Rights in Climate-Related Human Rights Claims” at Rashtriya Raksha University during the RRU International Moot Court Competition 2024.
  20. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a lecture as an expert speaker at ArbiCon 2024, organized by NIMS University School of Law, Jaipur.
  21. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a session on “How to Publish in Quality Journals: Understanding Indexes and Impact Factors” at the Online Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Approaches of Research Methodology, organized by Sharda University and Law Teachers India.
  22. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a session on “Navigating the Publication Landscape” at the Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Academic Scholarship & Research Excellence in Law, organized by Vinayaka Mission’s Law School.
  23. Harsh Mahaseth served as Judge for the Semi-Final Rounds of the RRU International Moot Court Competition 2024, organized by Rashtriya Raksha University.
  24. Harsh Mahaseth served as a Judge at ArbiCon 2024 – International Conference, organized by NIMS University School of Law, Jaipur.
  25. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a Keynote Lecture on “Admissibility of Claims When a State Represents Corporations Before the ICJ” at Rashtriya Raksha University, during the 2nd RRU International Moot Court Competition 2025.
  26. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a session on "How to Write a Quality Research Article for Law Journals and Selecting the Right Journal for Publication" as part of the Ten Days Capacity Building Programme / Faculty Development Programme on Legal Research, jointly organised by the Institute of Law, Rabindranath Tagore University M.P. and Law Teachers India.
  27. Harsh Mahaseth presented his research “The ASEAN Chair Dilemma: Shifting Focus from Leadership Rotation to Regional Cohesion,” at the Association of Southeast Asian Studies (ASEAS) Annual Conference that was organized by the University of Cambridge.
  28. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a Workshop on Research Paper Writing at the National Law Institute University Bhopal.
  29. Harsh Mahaseth served as the judge for the RCIL International Law Essay Writing Competition, organised by the Centre for International Law at Rashtriya Raksha University, India. 
  30. Harsh Mahaseth contributed to the Women, Business and the Law 2026 Report by The World Bank Group.
  31. Harsh Mahaseth spoke about Law as a Career at Rato Bangala School’s first-ever Career Fair, organized by the College and Career Counseling Committee in collaboration with the RBS Alumni Association.
  32. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a session on "Nepal’s Role in International Arbitration"  at the Global South ADR Thirunaal, a pioneering 24-hour virtual congress that brought together ADR practitioners and institutions from across the Global South, hosted by the Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International.
  33. Harsh Mahaseth judged the finals of the 2nd Neophyte Moot Court Competition, 2025, organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University. 
  34. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a workshop on Research Methodology and Article Publication at the University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  35. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a session on "Moot Court" at the Two Weeks Online Capacity Building Programme on Strategies for Teaching Clinical Papers in Indian Law Schools organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab, and Law Teachers India.
  36. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a lecture on "Research Paper Publication & Article Publication" as part of the Ten Days Online National Capacity Building Programme on Legal Research Skills and Research Tools, organized by Sambhav Initiative and ProBono India.
  37. Harsh Mahaseth delivered the session on "How to publish in quality journals: understanding indexes and impact factors" at the Faculty Development Program on Advanced Approaches to Research Methodology organized by Sharda University and Law Teachers India.
  38. Harsh Mahaseth delivered a session on "Research Techniques & Research Methodology" as part of the Mooting Skills Capacity Building Program organized by V. M. Salgaocar College of Law ( VMSCL ) and ProBono India.
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