Won’t relocate, will continue my practice as senior counsel of India; I love my country: senior advocate Pinky Anand on becoming judge in Bahrain

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What does your appointment as a judge at the Bahrain International Commercial Court signify for India’s presence in global arbitration and commercial dispute resolution?

Anand: India has been making strides in the field of arbitration and dispute resolution under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India is now recognised as a global hub of ADR and commercial disputes. The appointment of Indian Judges in BICC reinforces the strength of the Indian Judicial system. I am honoured to be a part of the Bahrain International Commercial Court.

Will you be stationed in Bahrain and leave practice back here?

Anand: The appointment as a judge of BICC does not require relocation. I will continue to be in India and practice as a senior counsel of India, and serve the people of India. The cases will be handled offline and online according to the requirements. I love my country.

How will your extensive experience in arbitration across India, Dubai, Malaysia, and Singapore influence your role at the newly launched BICC?

Anand: The BICC has the advantage of the best practices in the world of ADR (alternate dispute resolution). Experience with various foreign and Indian jurisdictions will give me the impetus for serving the cause of fostering commercial resolution and harmony.

What challenges do you anticipate in adjudicating commercial disputes in both English and Arabic, and how does the BICC’s appellate mechanism address this linguistic and legal complexity?

Anand: International Courts have all facilities of linguistic and legal complexity.

As a founding member of the BRICS legal forum and a representative of India in various international forums, how do you plan to strengthen cross-border judicial cooperation through your work at the BICC?

Anand: Strengthening cross border judicial cooperation is a natural corollary of the global International community and institutions. I have always worked for the cause of justice and will have the opportunity to strengthen the already long standing ties between Bahrain-India and the world.

The two-day BICC inaugural programme will begin November 5 and comprise discussions on the topic: “The Future of International Commercial Courts Towards Transnational Justice” on the concluding day.

Minister Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal and Supreme Court’s Justice Surya Kant are expected to attend the ceremony.