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The 3^rd Edition of the MCIA Rules demonstrates MCIA's continued commitment to administer arbitrations in a way which draws on the latest innovations in international arbitration while remaining attuned to the Indian market. The Rules draw on MCIA’s experience of administering more than 100 cases since it was founded in 2016, along with advances in international arbitration procedure which can suitably be incorporated into the MCIA Rules.

The MCIA Rules, 2025 introduces features which are intended to ensure that arbitrations are conducted in a manner which is fair, expeditious and economical. Key highlights of the MCIA Rules, 2025 are -

Enhanced joinder and consolidation provision
Enhanced emergency arbitrator provision
Expedited formation of the tribunal provision
Early dismissal and summary procedure
Provision for concurrent proceedings
Provision dealing with third-party funding
Appointment of Tribunal Secretary
Publication of awards

MCIA thanks the Rules Revision Committee, its supporters, users and stakeholders for their valuable contributions in drafting the MCIA Rules, 2025.

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The MCIA Rules draw on the latest innovations in international arbitration. Features of the Rules include:

The Mumbai Centre For International Arbitration is a not-for-profit organisation registered in Mumbai and functions under the structure of a Council of Arbitration and a Secretariat.
Mechanisms which cater to multi-party / multi-contract scenarios;
Availability of an emergency arbitrator to determine urgent applications for interim relief before the main arbitral tribunal is appointed;
A time-limit for the arbitral tribunal to render its final award; and
A clear costs schedule providing guidance on tribunal and administrative fees

The MCIA Rules were drafted by a committee co-chaired by Nish Shetty, Partner, Clifford Chance and Yash Desai, Partner, Nishith Desai and Associates which is comprised of the following eminent arbitration specialists from India and around the world:

Michael Pryles, former President of the SIAC Court of Arbitration (Singapore/Australia);
John Beechey, former President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration (London/Paris);
Christopher Lau, SIAC Chartered Arbitrator, Three Verulam Buildings (Singapore/London);
Nicholas Peacock, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills (London);
Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Mumbai/Delhi);
Pallavi Shroff, Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (Delhi/Mumbai);
Shreyas Jayasimha, Managing Partner, Aarna Law (Bangalore/Delhi);
Pramod Nair, Head of Chambers, Arista Chambers (Bangalore/Delhi);
Naushad Engineer, Advocate, Supreme Court of India (Delhi/Singapore);
Rajshekhar Rao, Advocate, Supreme Court of India (Delhi);
Anirudh Krishnan, Founding partner, AK Law Chambers (Chennai).

The MCIA Rules have also benefitted from review and comment by other leading practitioners in India including:

Mr. Harish Salve, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Mr. Fali Nariman, Renowned Jurist
Justice Srikrishna, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India
Justice Nijjar, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India
Justice F.I Rebello, Former Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court
Viren Nair, Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court
Rajiv Luthra, Managing Partner, Luthra & Luthra
Anand Desai, Managing Partner, DSK Legal
Raj Panchmatia, Partner, Khaitan & Co

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