DIAC provides arbitrators with a structured institutional framework for the efficient conduct and administration of arbitral proceedings, supported by established procedures and dedicated administrative assistance.

DIAC provides for institutional scrutiny of draft awards before they are finalised. The process serves as an additional institutional safeguard for the quality and completeness of awards, while preserving the independence of the Arbitral Tribunal and its authority to determine the dispute on its merits.

The DIAC (Administrative Costs & Arbitrators’ Fees) Rules, 2018 prescribe the fees payable to arbitrators through defined fee schedules applicable to different categories of arbitration. The structured framework provides transparency and predictability in relation to arbitrators’ fees and facilitates timely administration of fee payments.

The DIAC Secretariat provides administrative and procedural support throughout the arbitral proceedings, assisting arbitral tribunals in the effective and efficient conduct of proceedings.

DIAC’s panel comprises former Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Senior Advocates, Advocates, international arbitrators and professionals with specialised expertise across various fields. The diversity of the panel contributes to a broad base of judicial, legal, technical and professional expertise within the institution.

Situated within the premises of the Delhi High Court, DIAC offers a convenient location for counsel appearing in arbitral proceedings, particularly for advocates who regularly practise before the Delhi High Court.

DIAC’s structured fee framework, together with its online Fee Calculator, enables counsel to obtain an estimate of the applicable administrative costs and arbitrators’ fees and facilitates greater transparency when advising clients on the costs of arbitration.

The DIAC (Arbitration Proceedings) Rules, 2023 provide a comprehensive framework governing proceedings before the Centre. The Rules provide for mechanisms including Fast Track Arbitration, Emergency Arbitration, consolidation of proceedings and interim relief, giving counsel a defined institutional framework within which to conduct arbitral proceedings.

DIAC’s hearing infrastructure is supported by video-conferencing facilities and modern audiovisual technology, enabling proceedings to be conducted efficiently in person or through virtual and hybrid formats. The Centre’s technological infrastructure complements its physical facilities and supports the evolving needs of arbitration practice.

DIAC functions as an independent and autonomous institution for the administration of arbitral proceedings, providing a neutral institutional framework for the resolution of disputes.

The DIAC (Arbitration Proceedings) Rules, 2023 provide parties with a comprehensive procedural framework, incorporating mechanisms such as Fast Track Arbitration, Emergency Arbitration, consolidation of proceedings and interim relief. This enables parties to adopt procedures suited to the circumstances of their dispute.

DIAC’s structured fee framework is designed to make institutional arbitration accessible to a wide range of parties, while maintaining transparency and predictability in relation to administrative costs and arbitrators’ fees. The online Fee Calculator further enables parties to estimate applicable costs.

DIAC’s diverse panel brings together judges, senior advocates, advocates, international arbitrators and professionals with specialised expertise, enabling parties to access arbitral expertise suited to the nature of their dispute.

DIAC administers both domestic and international arbitrations, providing a common institutional framework for disputes involving parties and transactions across different jurisdictions.