About the Publication:
The Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre (NPAC) invites original and insightful articles for the November 2026 edition of its Monthly Newsletter. The newsletter aims to encourage meaningful contributions to the evolving discourse on arbitration law and practice.
Established by the Palkhivala Foundation, NPAC is a non-profit institution dedicated to promoting institutional arbitration in India. It also advances arbitration through conferences, training programmes, publications, internships and other thought leadership initiatives.
Theme:
Balancing Appointment Neutrality with Scalable Dispute Resolution in Financial and Banking Arbitrations
The submissions should explore the challenges arising in high-volume, low-value financial and banking disputes, particularly those governed by standard, non-negotiable agreements. Contributors are invited to examine how the legal framework can balance judicial requirements of strict neutrality in arbitrator appointments with the need for cost-effective, efficient and scalable dispute resolution.
Who Can Submit?
Submissions are invited from:
• Law students
• Legal practitioners
• Arbitrators
• Academicians
• Researchers
• In-house counsel
• Arbitration enthusiasts
Submission Guidelines:
• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
• Word Limit: 1,500–2,500 words
• Citation Style: OSCOLA or Bluebook, applied consistently throughout the manuscript
• Submission Deadline: Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis; manuscripts for the November 2026 issue must be submitted by 14 November 2026.
How to Submit:
• Email your manuscript to neela.p@justact.co.in.
• Subject Line: Submission for NPAC Newsletter – [Author Name] • For queries, contact Neela Sowndaravalli.