What do you mean by Sports Arbitration?
Broadly Sports Arbitration can be understood as a method of settlemrnt and resolution of sport-related disputes by way of a duly binding arbitral decision.
Sports Arbitration is now on the path of becoming a predominant method for resolution of sports disputes through adoption of uniform procedures and conventions as laid by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (the “CAS”), based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Court of Arbitration for Sport
The CAS or Court of Arbitration for Sport is an independent institution of any sports organisation which provides for services in order to facilitate the settlement of sports-related disputes through mediation or arbitration by means of procedural rules adapted to the specific needs of the sports world.
The CAS was established in 1984 and is placed under the administrative and financial authority of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS).
The CAS as on date has nearly 300 arbitrators from 87 countries, chosen for their specialist knowledge of arbitration and sports law. Around 300 cases are registered with CAS every year.
Sport Arbitration in India?
The Union Minister of Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju has inaugurated the first Sports Arbitration Centre of India at Ahmedabad in Gujarat. This Sports Arbitration Centre of India (SACI) will serve as an independent body to fast track disputes in the sports sector and serve as a mechanism to redress issues related to sports.
The SACI will be promoted with legal backing by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The SACI will have a far-reaching impact for the sports sector of the country by creating a reputation and establishing credibility for itself through the provision to settle disputes and other issues and concerns of the sports sector in a fast, transparent and very accountable manner.
IDRC e-Arbitration
Business Friendly
Helps the parties resolve disputes without sacrificing the business relationship
Cost-efficient
By a speedy resolution the parties can focus on profitable business activities rather than spending time and money on litigation
Enforceable
The arbitral award is enforceable as a decree
Fast
A IDRC e-Arbitration is completed within prescribed time.
Paperless
The entire arbitration process is completed without a piece of paper being used.
IDRC e-Mediation
Business Friendly
Helps the parties resolve disputes without sacrificing the business relationship
Cost-efficient
By a speedy resolution the parties can focus on profitable business activities rather than spending time and money on dispute resolution
Fast
A IDRC e-Mediation is usually completed within a prescribed time.
Flexible
The parties are actively in control of the dispute resolution process.
Paperless
The entire mediation process is completed without a piece of paper being used.
