D. Y. Chandrachud appointed arbitrator in Ukraine dispute
Russia appointed former Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud as an arbitrator in a Ukraine–Russia investment dispute filed by Ukraine's state-owned bank, Oschadbank. The arbitration concerns claims over assets and operations affected during the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Chandrachud will serve on a three-member arbitral tribunal. The case is being heard under the 1998 Ukraine–Russia Bilateral Investment Treaty. The appointment marks another instance of Indian jurists participating in international commercial arbitration and reflects ongoing use of dispute resolution under bilateral investment treaties. The outcome could influence cross-border investments and energy projects in the region, depending on the tribunal's findings and rulings.
D. Y. Chandrachud appointed as arbitrator in Ukraine-Russia dispute.
Case under the 1998 Ukraine–Russia Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Chandrachud serves on a three-member arbitral tribunal.
Demonstrates Indian jurists' role in international arbitration.
Jul 08, 2026
India chairs IGE session on Consumer Protection in Geneva
India chaired the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy in Geneva, Switzerland. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, represented India as the Session Chair. The delegation highlighted national initiatives, including the National Consumer Helpline and the AI-enabled e-Jagriti platform, to empower consumers and improve redressal mechanisms. The discussions focused on cross-border consumer rights, digital marketplaces, and enforcement challenges in global supply chains. The chair emphasized collaboration with other governments to strengthen consumer protection, promote fair trade, and foster digital inclusion while safeguarding privacy and data security for Indian consumers. globally acknowledged.
India chaired the ninth IGE session on Consumer Protection in Geneva.
Nidhi Khare, Secretary, DoCA, served as Session Chair.
Highlights included National Consumer Helpline and AI-enabled e-Jagriti.
Focus on cross-border rights, digital marketplaces, and enforcement.
Stresses international collaboration to strengthen protection and privacy.