Russia appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator in Oschadbank dispute
Russia has appointed former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud as an arbitrator in an international investment treaty dispute involving Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank. The case concerns claims of asset losses in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions following the 2022 Russian military invasion. The dispute is being adjudicated under a 1998 bilateral investment treaty between Russia and Ukraine.
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What Happened
Russia has selected former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to serve as an arbitrator in a legal dispute with Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank. He will serve as one of three members on the tribunal representing Moscow's interests. The proceedings are governed by a 1998 bilateral investment treaty between the two nations.
The dispute arises from Oschadbank's claims that its assets, including bank branches, offices, and land in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions, were lost or damaged due to the Russian military invasion in 2022. The bank is seeking compensation for these losses, alleging that the conflict rendered its operations in these areas impossible to maintain.
Key Facts
- DY Chandrachud is a former Chief Justice of India.
- The dispute involves Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank.
- The case is being heard under a 1998 bilateral investment treaty between Russia and Ukraine.
- Oschadbank claims losses in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
- The bank alleges that the 2022 Russian invasion caused the loss of its branches, ATMs, and other business assets.
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