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In the July 2026 edition of the JustAct Webinar Series, moderated by Neela, Public Policy Associate at JustAct, Mr. Saai Sudharsan Sathiyamoorthy, Advocate, Madras High Court and Member of the Board of Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre (NPAC), explores what it will take for India to realise its ambition of becoming a global hub for arbitration. In this video In this conversation, Mr. Saai Sudharsan Sathiyamoorthy examines the evolution of institutional arbitration in India and the role arbitral institutions must play in strengthening the country's dispute resolution ecosystem. The discussion explores what distinguishes institutions from mere arbitration venues, how effective institutional rules can promote consistency, efficiency, and enforceability, and why procedural discipline is critical to building trust in arbitration. The conversation also considers the balance between regulatory oversight and party autonomy, the importance of cultivating an arbitration culture through education and adoption, and the reforms needed for India to emerge as a stronger arbitration jurisdiction. Drawing on the NPAC × JustAct partnership as a practical example, the discussion highlights how institutional legacy and technological excellence can work together to future-proof dispute resolution and expand access to arbitration across India. About JustAct Founded in 2019, JustAct is one of India's pioneering Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms, offering arbitration, mediation, and negotiation services through digital, hybrid, and in-person formats. Powered by AI-enabled tools and a proprietary case management platform, JustAct makes dispute resolution fast, fair, and accessible for corporates, MSMEs, institutions, and individuals across India and beyond. In this video 0:00 – Introduction 2:10 – Has India Reached the Turning Point for Institutional Arbitration? 10:28 – Can Law Regulate Institutions Without Undermining Party Autonomy? 18:57 – What Makes a Strong Arbitration Institution? 28:05 – Building the Future of Institutional Arbitration: The NPAC × JustAct Partnership 35:04 – What Collaborations Does India Need to Become a Global Arbitration Hub? 41:49 – How Can the ADR Community Build a Stronger Institutional Arbitration Culture? 46:20 – Are Lawyers Really Resistant to ADR? 55:06 – Closing Thoughts: Building Institutions, Not Just Rules Featuring Mr. Saai Sudharsan Sathiyamoorthy | Advocate, Madras High Court | Member of the Board of Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre (NPAC) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/saai-sudharsan/ Ms. Neela Sowndaravalli | Public Policy Associate, JustAct | https://www.linkedin.com/in/neela-sowndaravalli-a42077239/ Follow us on 🌐 https://www.justact.co.in 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/justact 📷 https://www.instagram.com/_just_act_