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Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud appointed as arbitrator in Russia-Ukraine dispute

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has been selected by Russia to serve as an arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute. The case involves a legal claim brought by the Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank concerning lost assets.

The India stake: This appointment highlights the global standing of Indian legal expertise in international commercial and investment dispute resolution.

Where the coverage agrees

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has been appointed as an arbitrator by Russia.

The appointment is in connection with an investment treaty dispute filed by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank.

The legal case involves claims regarding assets and operations in contested regions.

The coverage

Hindustan Times

Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator in investment treaty dispute with Ukrainian bank: Report | India News

Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator in investment treaty dispute with Ukrainian bank: Report Oschadbank claims that it lost assets and operations in the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zapor

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MoneyControl

Former CJI DY Chandrachud appointed Russia’s arbitrator in dispute with Ukrainian bank

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute filed by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank, Bar and Bench reported citing UK-based Glo

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Zee News

Legal blockbuster: Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud appointed by Russia in multi-million dollar Ukraine war case

Legal blockbuster: Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud appointed by Russia in multi-million dollar Ukraine war case Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has accepted a nomination by Russia to serve on a three-member internatio

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Before you decide what you think

  1. How does your perception of judicial neutrality influence your view of retired judges accepting international appointments?
  2. What assumptions do you make about a former Indian Chief Justice participating in a dispute related to the Russia-Ukraine war?
  3. Does the nationality of the parties involved change how you evaluate the appropriateness of this arbitration role?
  4. How do you weigh the global professional opportunities available to retired jurists against geopolitical sensitivities?

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