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In the September 2026 edition of the JustAct Webinar Series, moderated by Neela, Public Policy Associate at JustAct, Mr. Navod Prasannan, Partner, Disputes Resolution & Litigation at King Stubb & Kasiva, Advocates & Attorneys, discusses his book, A Practitioner's Casebook on the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and how a problem-based approach can help lawyers learn arbitration practice. In this conversation, Mr. Navod Prasannan explains how his casebook grew out of course material he had begun preparing on arbitration, and why he built its 480 questions around imaginary fact situations rather than a commentary. The discussion covers how the first part of the book is structured, with a fact situation, statutory anchors, an advice note and a practice note, and why he advises readers to begin with the statute before turning to commentary and case law. Drawing on his practice before courts and tribunals, he reflects on what younger lawyers can learn from senior colleagues and opposing counsel, and on the idea of law in the service of a problem. He also speaks about how the book can help students and young professionals, including those outside major urban centres, become familiar with arbitration. The session closes with a discussion on the use of artificial intelligence and online dispute resolution platforms in arbitration practice, including equitable access to technology and the need for arbitrators and institutions to disclose how technology is used. 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 and Agenda 4:16 – How Did a Course Material Become a Casebook on Arbitration? 10:39 – What Was the Vision Behind the Book's Format? 19:30 – What Does It Take to Go from Practitioner to Author? 31:32 – What Does Law in the Service of a Problem Mean for Young Lawyers? 40:46 – Inside the Book: Statutory Anchors, Advice Notes and Practice Notes 53:16 – How Will Technology Shape Arbitration Practice? 1:04:13 – Closing Remarks Featuring Mr. Navod Prasannan | Partner, Disputes Resolution & Litigation | King Stubb & Kasiva, Advocates & Attorneys | https://www.linkedin.com/in/navod-prasannan-9985b8151 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_