India, Sept. 22 -- Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant on Sunday flagged the issue of delay in arbitration, saying what was once conceived as a swift alternative to litigation has now become a victim of protected timelines and excessive adjournments. Justice Kant, who also raised the issue of quality and consistency in arbitral awards, said with India aspiring to become a preferred global seat, the expectation is not merely that awards will survive judicial scrutiny, but that they must reflect a standard of reasoning and fairness that commands respect globally.
As the chief guest, Justice Kant was delivering a valedictory address at the closing session of the third edition of Delhi Arbitration Weekend jointly organised by the Supreme Co...