Gandhinagar Arbitration & Mediation Foundation (GAMF)

Resolving the World’s Disputes through Gandhian Philosophy

Welcome to Gandhinagar Arbitration & Mediation Foundation (GAMF) — a Section 8 not-for-profit company based in GIFT City, Gujarat, dedicated to creating a globally trusted ecosystem for Arbitration, Mediation, and Dispute Prevention.

Under the aegis of India’s vision for modern justice delivery, GAMF operates its institutional arm — the Gandhinagar International Mediation & Arbitration Centre (GIM&AC) — aligned with UNCITRAL Model Law, the New York Convention, and the IFSCA Expert Committee Recommendations for International Arbitration at GIFT IFSC.

About Us

The Gandhinagar Arbitration & Mediation Foundation (GAMF) was established with a singular mission — to integrate law, policy, and technology for building world’s next-generation dispute resolution ecosystem.

We promote:

  • Institutional Arbitration and Mediation as the preferred mode of dispute settlement.
  • Transparency, efficiency, and neutrality consistent with global standards.
  • Gandhian ethics of dialogue, trust, and peace at the heart of modern ADR.

 

Our framework combines legal expertise, research-driven innovation, and digital transformation, empowering parties from India and abroad to resolve disputes efficiently within the GIFT City jurisdiction.

Leadership

Mr. Dinesh Singh Rawat — Chairman, GAMF
Founder and Senior Partner, Dinesh Singh Law Associates & DSR LAW

Trustee, Association for Judicial Reforms, India (AJRI)

“At GAMF, we are not just resolving disputes; we are redefining justice delivery through technology, trust, and transparency.”

Advisory Board
Comprising international arbitrators, domain experts, and academicians from across the fields of law, finance, and technology.

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Our Centres

Gandhinagar International Mediation & Arbitration Centre (GIM&AC)

GI&MAC serves as the operational arm of GAMF, conducting domestic and international arbitration and mediation proceedings.
It offers:

State-of-the-art digital hearings
Blockchain-secured evidence (BRAS 2.0)
AI-enabled case management systems
Global arbitrator and mediator panels
Time-bound procedural rules and quality framework

GAMF Research & Policy Wing

Dedicated to policy research, legal reforms, and training programmes in collaboration with IFSCA, law universities, and international think tanks.

Technology Integration

GAMF pioneers legal-tech integration through:

  • BRAS 2.0 (Blockchain-based Record Authentication System)
    → Ensures data integrity, auditability, and evidentiary authenticity.
  • Digital ADR Dashboard for real-time case status and performance analytics.
  • AI-driven scheduling, translation, and reasoning tools to enhance procedural efficiency.
  • Secure virtual hearing rooms with end-to-end encryption compliant with IFSCA cyber norms.

Rules & Governance

GIM&AC operates under GAMF Arbitration and Mediation Rules, 2026 (Effective January 2026).

Key Features:

  • Institutional framework aligned with IFSCA Expert Committee standards
  • Summary procedure by default for claims below ₹50 crore
  • Multi-tier dispute resolution (Negotiation → Mediation → Arbitration)
  • Code of Ethics for arbitrators and mediators
  • Confidentiality, neutrality, and cost-predictability
  • Digital authentication under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Membership & Panels

GAMF invites:

  • Arbitrators, Mediators, and Legal Practitioners
  • Institutions and Corporates seeking a global dispute-resolution seat at GIFT City.

 

Join the GAMF Global ADR Panel and be part of a network advancing India’s position as an international arbitration hub.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To establish Gandhinagar as a global destination for dispute resolution grounded in justice, innovation, and ethics.

Mission

  • To integrate Indian jurisprudence with international best practices.
  • To foster legal innovation through technology.
  • To promote mediation and preventive justice mechanisms.
  • To create capacity-building programs for arbitrators, mediators, and students.

Quality & Transparency Framework

GAMF introduces a Composite Quality Framework (CQF) to benchmark:

  • Case disposal timelines
  • Procedural efficiency scores
  • Neutrality and party satisfaction metrics
  • Publication of anonymized awards for research transparency

Contact Us

The Gandhinagar Arbitration & Mediation Foundation (GAMF)
Registered Office:
GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – India

Email: mail@gamf.in