•Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated legislative reform and judicial discipline have worked in tandem over the past decade.
•He noted amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act tightened timelines and strengthened neutrality standards, with courts affirming minimal intervention.
•CJI inaugurated the Chandigarh International Arbitration Centre (CIAC) and the first India International Disputes Week (IIDW) 2026.
•CJI highlighted past international skepticism about India's arbitration regime due to delays, intervention, and unpredictability.
•He urged CIAC to ensure neutrality, efficiency, and procedural integrity to elevate India's standing as a dependable seat of international arbitration.
