The dispute resolution centers for domain names approved by
ICANN presently include the following four centers.
1. WIPO
Arbitration Center, Geneva
2.CPR Center for Dispute
Resolution, New York
3.National Arbitration
Center, Minneapolis
4.ADNDRC, Hong Kong, ( first
dispute-resolution service provider in Asia authorized by the Internet
Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers to administer and provide neutral
ground for disputes alleging registration abuses in the use of Internet domain
names)
In India the process of appointment of arbitrators for
resolving the disputes that may arise in respect of dot in domains has just
begun. NIXI which has been entrusted with this job has a started registration
process for empanelment of arbitrators. (Details
available here)
Articles of Interest
UDRP..an article from murdoch.edu.au
ICANN and
UDRP..Carlson.com.au
ODR News
List of ODR
providers
Arbitration and Mediation:
Arbitration is a streamlined legal procedure used to
resolve legal disputes fairly and at low cost. An arbitration is a
proceeding administered and managed by an independent third party for two or
more parties with a legal dispute. The parties present their arguments and
evidence to an arbitrator who in turn decides the case.
Mediation involves disputing parties assisted by a
mediator, voluntarily attempting to reach their own agreement resolving
their differences. Typically, an independent, neutral third party, a
mediator, assists parties in negotiating the resolution of a dispute between
them.
Arbitration is legally binding though subject to
appeal. Mediation though not legally binding offers a means of settlement of
dispute through reconciliation between the disputing parties with the
assistance of a mediator.
Arbitration Info at
Research Center of Nishitdesai.com
Dot In Expression of Interest for Arbitrators
Consultation Paper on Arbitration and Mediation Rules
International Convention of Which India is a part
- The Geneva Protocol on Arbitration Clauses of 1923
- The Geneva Convention on the Execution of Foreign Arbitral Awards, 1927;
and
- The New York Convention of 1958 on the Recognition and Enforcement of
Foreign Arbitral Awards. India became a party to the 1958 Convention on 10th
June, 1958 and ratified it on 13th July, 1961.
There are no bilateral Conventions between India and any other country
concerning arbitration.
“Alternative Dispute Resolution: Its Resonance in Muslim Thought and Future
Directions”..article from iis.ac.uk .... Mohamed Keshavjee, LLM (London)
