Online Consultation on the Mediation Bill, 2021 (FREE Webinar) by Bombay Chamber of Commerce: Dec 04!

About Bombay Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber was founded in 1836 by seven Britishers and three Parsees “to encourage a friendly feeling and unanimity among commercial men on all subjects involving the common good, to promote and protect the general mercantile interests of this [Bombay] Presidency, to collect and classify information on all matters of general mercantile interest, to obtain the removal … of all acknowledged grievances…” In those days there was an entrance fee of Rs 150 and a monthly subscription of Rs 20. Other objects and duties included simplification and facilitation of business practices, communication with public authorities on all matters of mercantile interest and to carry out arbitration of disputes among members.
Established in 1836, the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one of the oldest Chambers in the Country. Bombay Chamber has an illustrious history of 182 years.

It is registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Section 25 of The Companies Act, 1956) a non profit organisation. Chamber has played a significant role in the development of the city. It was largely responsible for the first railway built in India-The Bombay-Thana railway completed in 1853, has representation on the Port Trust, relentless advocacy postal system led to the passing of the India Postage Act of 1854 and standardization of weights and measures, until in 1932, set up machinery for arbitration of commercial disputes in 1880, Established customs of trade.
The Chamber has initiated several practices like making a detailed Presidential address at annual meetings October 1870, presentation of Accounts in a published form 1860-61, have its annual accounts audited by a professional firm of auditors in 1881-82.

The Chamber has played a significant role in supporting the development of industries in Mumbai over the last several decades. The Chamber serves as an effective vehicle of communication between the regulatory bodies, the corporate and the society. It collaborates with other Industry associations and thus increases its reach to the decision makers beyond boundaries of Mumbai. It also supports a large base of Micro Small and Medium enterprise members and contributes effectively towards overall development of its member companies by addressing core issues and remaining responsive to the needs of business.

The Chamber provides services to its members through dissemination of information, publications, special studies and through activities like organizing business delegations, seminars and training programmes. The Chamber also provides labor advisory services for its members. Other services include visa facilitation services to its members and issue of non-preferential certificates of origin.

About the webinar

The Centre for Mediation & Conciliation (part of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce) and Webnyay (online dispute resolution platform) are organising an online consultation on the Mediation Bill, 2021 that was recently published by the Ministry of Law & Justice for public comments. The Mediation Bill is also expected to be tabled in the Parliament in the winter session for discussion and voting.

About the Panellists

The panel comprises eminent experts with tremendous experience in mediation. The panellists are:

1. Hon’ble Justice Kurien Joseph – Retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India
2. Mr. Sriram Panchu – Senior Advocate and Mediator
3. Mr. Francis Goh – SIMC, IMI, Partner – Harry Elias Partnership LLP (Singapore)
4. Ms. Ekta Bhal – SIMI, Partner – Samvaad Partners (Moderator)

Registration

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Event

Date: Saturday, 4 December 2021

Time: 5 to 6 pm IST

Platform: Zoom

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