Collegium Recommends Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Partner Tejas Karia As Delhi High Court Judge
Collegium Recommends Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Partner Tejas Karia As Delhi High Court Judge
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the name of advocate Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia for appointment as a judge of the Delhi High Court.
Tejas Karia is currently a Partner in the firm's Dispute Resolution Practice and leads its Arbitration Practice. His legal expertise encompasses international and domestic commercial arbitration, corporate and securities litigation, general corporate advisory, and various aspects of information technology law, including data privacy and confidentiality.
With extensive experience in handling complex and high-value disputes, both internationally and domestically, Tejas frequently advises clients across industries such as oil and gas, real estate, construction, and private equity. He has represented clients in arbitrations before prominent institutions like the LCIA, ICC, ICADR, ICA, and SIAC, and has appeared before the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts.
He is well-regarded for his contributions to policy formulation in the arbitration domain, which gives him a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand. His insights have proven invaluable in presenting effective resolutions for his clients. Notably, Tejas has played a key role in advising on amendments to significant legislation, including the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 and the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division, and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Bill, 2015. Additionally, he has been a member of the high-powered committee set up by the Government of India to institutionalize arbitration in the country.
