Retired judges lobby hard to get appointed as arbitrators in high value commercial disputes, says Justice N. Anand Venkatesh
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court criticized the lobbying practices of retired judges seeking high-value arbitration appointments. He highlighted how such practices lead to favoritism and significant delays in legal proceedings.
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Addresses systemic issues regarding judicial ethics and the efficiency of the arbitration process in India.
Retired judges lobby hard to get appointed as arbitrators in high value commercial disputes, says Justice N. Anand Venkatesh The Madras High Court Judge also says very few sitting judges possess the expertise to deal with applications under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. He feels that change of arbitration portfolio from one judge to another every three months may not help in speedy delivery of justice left Justice N. Anand Venkatesh (third from left) of the Madras High Court handing over a certificate to the participant of a 10-day course on arbitration organised by the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Bar Association on Saturday (October 24, 2026).
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