BITS Law School, Ahmadi Foundation Collaborate to Institute Justice A.M. Ahmadi Gold Medal for ADR

The annual award is open to students of the BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes at the BITS Law School. The Justice A.M. Ahmadi Gold Medal for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution will be conferred upon a graduating student with excellent academic performance. 

BITS Law School (Law School under the aegis of BITS Pilani), Mumbai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ahmadi Foundation to institute the Justice A.M. Ahmadi Gold Medal for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. The medal recognises Justice Ahmadi’s groundbreaking contributions to the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The medal is under the name of the 26th Chief Justice of India, Justice Aziz Mushabber Ahmadi, who is one of the most respected figures in the Indian legal judiciary. 

Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Bharadwaj, Founding Dean of BITS Law School, highlighted his delight sharing “This MoU is not just a document of intellectual collaboration and friendship to institute a Gold Medal; it is a commitment to creating meaningful ways for students and future lawyers to engage with and reflect upon the values that Justice A.M. Ahmadi stood for — values eloquently captured in The Fearless Judge, a book authored by Insiyah Vahanvaty. This association will be embedded in BITS Law School's journey, aligning seamlessly with its core values. Beyond the Gold Medal, this partnership envisions a broader scope — including research projects, short courses on landmark judgments, and impactful legal aid initiatives.”

Further, Insiyah Vahanvaty, Trustee, Ahmadi Foundation, highlighted their delight stating, “The Ahmadi Foundation is honoured by this recognition of Justice Ahmadi’s pioneering role in advancing Alternative Dispute Resolution in India, which culminated in the introduction of Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code — giving formal recognition to mediation as an alternative to litigation. Justice Ahmadi believed justice must be both accessible and efficient, viewing ADR as essential to that vision. We remain grateful to BITS Law School for this thoughtful tribute, for upholding and advancing this legacy, and we look forward to supporting the next generation of legal minds who will carry these ideals forward.”

The annual award is open to students enrolled in the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes at BITS Law School. It will be presented to a graduating student who has excelled academically in ADR, mediation, and related courses, while also upholding Justice Ahmadi’s values of timely, compassionate, and accessible justice.

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