Vision
To position Gandhinagar International Mediation & Arbitration Centre (GIM&AC) as a globally trusted seat of dispute resolution, combining Indian ethics, international standards, and modern technology to ensure justice that is efficient, transparent, and universally respected.
GIM&AC envisions Gandhinagar as South Asia’s foremost destination for neutral arbitration, mediation, and conciliation, serving as the institutional link between GIFT City’s international financial ecosystem and the global community of commercial and sovereign dispute stakeholders.
Mission
- To promote institutional arbitration and mediation as preferred methods of dispute resolution, replacing prolonged litigation with constructive dialogue.
- To deliver procedurally efficient, technologically advanced, and ethically grounded dispute resolution services.
- To align with UNCITRAL, New York Convention, and IFSCA frameworks, ensuring international enforceability and recognition of awards.
- To integrate blockchain, AI, and digital transparency tools for record authentication and real-time case management.
- To uphold Gandhian principles of peace, truth, and non-adversarial dialogue within modern legal frameworks.
- To build a sustainable ADR ecosystem through capacity building, policy research, and international partnerships.
Core Values
1. Integrity
Uncompromising adherence to ethical conduct, fairness, and impartiality in every proceeding.
2. Neutrality
A steadfast commitment to independence from influence — ensuring equal opportunity and respect for all parties.
3. Efficiency
Delivery of justice that is not only fair but timely, through innovative procedures, digital systems, and streamlined workflows.
4. Transparency
Procedural openness backed by digital traceability and public accountability, while maintaining confidentiality where required.
5. Accessibility
Equal access to justice through simplified procedures, multilingual support, and technology-enabled participation from any geography.
6. Innovation
Continuous improvement through the integration of AI, blockchain, and advanced case analytics, setting new standards for global ADR institutions.
7. Sustainability
Commitment to building an ADR ecosystem that nurtures peaceful commerce, social harmony, and environmental responsibility, inspired by Gandhian philosophy.
Guiding Ethos
“Resolution through Reason, not Rivalry.”
GIM&AC believes that justice, when delivered with integrity and empathy, builds trust between nations, markets, and people.