Our professionals regularly contribute to legal discourse through articles,
conference presentations, and commentary on developments in Indian law. The following represents a
selection of recent work.
Articles
Execution Without Friction: The Foreign Award Revolution in India
Rakesh Kumar Sharma | The Equilibrium, IIAC | December 2025
This article examines the evolving enforcement framework for foreign arbitral awards in
India following a series of significant Supreme Court decisions and legislative
developments. It argues that India's courts have moved decisively toward a pro-enforcement
posture, reducing the procedural friction that historically made award enforcement in
India a protracted exercise. The piece contextualises these changes within India's broader
ambition to establish itself as a preferred seat of international arbitration.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Legal Practice in India
Rakesh Kumar Sharma | Forthcoming
Drawing on his experience at the intersection of legal practice and technology, Rakesh
Kumar Sharma explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal research, document
review, contract analysis, and dispute prediction in the Indian context. The article
addresses both the opportunities and the regulatory and ethical questions that arise as AI
becomes embedded in legal workflows.
Corporate Responsibility | New Delhi | December 2025
On Saturday, 27th December, Draft n Craft brought a quiet yet powerful message to the streets through its “Adopt a Tree” movement a reminder that caring for the environment begins with simple, human actions. Dressed in all.
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Conference Report | Consulate General of India, New York | October 2025
The Indo–U.S. Legal Conference on Investments & Dispute Resolution , held at the Consulate General of India in New York, convened distinguished legal minds to foster dialogue on international arbitration and cross-border.
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Announcement | New York, USA | October 2025
Draft n Craft will participate as a Support Partner at the Indo–U.S. Legal Conference on Investments & Dispute Resolution, to be held at the Consulate General of India in New York. Organized by the India International Arbitration.
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Intellectual Property | May 2024
Generative AI companies are increasingly facing lawsuits from authors, artists, and media organizations for using their works without permission. High-profile cases include authors like Sarah Silverman suing OpenAI and Meta, and.
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Conference | Consulate General of India, New York | June 2023
Indo-US Legal Sector - Redefining Relationships Conference to Unite Legal Professionals from India and the United States This partnership reinforces our commitment to advancing the legal sector and underscores our dedication to.
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Rakesh K. Sharma, Chairman — Legal Services, SEPC | Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi | May 2022
“India is not lacking behind in arbitration; we were rather the pioneers. We have had Panchayats for many years” Mr. Rakesh K Sharma, Chairman, Legal Services of Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) - India || Director at.
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Reports
Cross-Border Dispute Resolution: Building the India-US Legal Corridor
Presented at the Indo-US Legal Sector Conference, New York | 2025
This presentation addressed the practical and institutional dimensions of resolving
disputes arising from India-US commercial relationships. Topics covered included the
recognition of US judgments in India, the use of IIAC as an arbitration seat for Indo-US
transactions, and the regulatory risk environment for US investors in India across sectors
including technology, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.
Research Papers
Research papers from our professionals will be published here. For enquiries about our
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