The Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law commenced its Executive Development Programme (EDP) on Construction Law, Contracts & Arbitration with an inaugural evening on 20 September 2025, featuring an exceptional lineup of leaders shaping India’s construction and dispute resolution landscape.
The session opened with an address by Hon’ble Justice Tejas Karia, Judge, Delhi High Court, renowned for his contributions to arbitration, technology law, and commercial dispute jurisprudence. Justice Karia reflected on the pivotal role of robust legal frameworks in enhancing trust, accountability, and efficiency across India’s construction ecosystem, particularly as projects grow in complexity and scale.
This was followed by insights from Mr. Ratan K. Singh, Senior Advocate, International Arbitrator, and Chairman of the Society of Construction Law–India. With more than 25 years of experience representing parties in high-value infrastructure and commercial arbitrations under leading institutional rules, Mr. Singh emphasised the importance of specialised legal capacity to navigate modern engineering and project disputes. As Honorary Professor & Chairperson of the Construction Law & Arbitration Committee at Dhirubhai Ambani University, he continues to shape thought leadership at the intersection of law, engineering, and dispute resolution.
The evening also featured a session by Mr. Ajit Kumar Mishra, FCIArb, Director (Works) at Ircon International Ltd. and Honorary Professor at Dhirubhai Ambani University. Drawing on decades of experience overseeing major national and international railway and infrastructure projects, Mr. Mishra offered grounded, practitioner-focused insights into project management, FIDIC contracts, PPP models, procurement, and arbitration. His perspective underscored the critical interplay between contractual design, operational realities, and dispute mitigation.
Together, these inaugural addresses set the tone for a rigorous and practice-driven programme aimed at equipping professionals with advanced expertise in construction law, contract administration, and arbitration strategy. The EDP now begins its journey of engaging practitioners, engineers, project managers, and legal professionals in deepening the skills essential to shaping India’s evolving infrastructure sector.
