Adapting to the Digital Era? Innovative Techniques for Selecting the Most Effective Dispute Resolution Mechanism brings together cutting-edge scholarship emerging from an international conference jointly organized by Bennett University and GAIL (India) Limited. The volume examines how rapid digital transformation is reshaping the landscape of dispute resolution and influencing the choice of appropriate mechanisms such as arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and negotiation in a technology driven world.

This edited collection features contributions from academicians, legal scholars, industry experts, practitioners, and law students, offering diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives. The chapters explore emerging trends at the intersection of treaties, technology, and the evolving practice of arbitration, with particular emphasis on online dispute resolution (ODR) and the growing use of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and fairness.

The book also addresses critical issues including confidentiality and transparency in international arbitration, the expanding role of mediation in cross-border and commercial disputes, and the importance of education and capacity-building in promoting ADR practices. Further, it examines alternative dispute resolution under competition law, highlighting out-of court settlements and relevant regulatory guidelines. Insights into the application of blockchain technology and smart contracts demonstrate how innovation can strengthen contractual performance, security, and enforceability.