Post Graduate Diploma in Interim Measures & Procedural Orders

Post Graduate Diploma in Interim Measures & Procedural Orders (PGDIMP)

A Professional Specialized Skill Training Program by Indian Arbitration Institution (IAI)

• Eligibility: Any Basic Qualification or any Formal Education with Diploma or Graduation appearing or passed.

• Total Fees: Rs. 7,500/-
  (Everything Included from Admission, Course Fees and Delivery of Certificate, no additional Fees Apart from it)

• Mode: Online

• Study Material:  Will be provided through Learning Dashboard/Portal

• Learning Type: Self Paced

• Duration:  3 Months (Preferably, but can be completed anytime as soon as you give the Exam)

• Enrollment:  Any Time, there is no Fixed Enrolment Date or Day. A candidate can choose any time and the enrolment will be processed real time.

• Exam: One Online Exam, MCQ and Subjective Type Questions of 100 Marks. Passing Marks 40%. If unsuccessful, you can give additional two attempts.

• Procedure: Fill the Apply Now Form →  Pay the Requisite Amount of Fees by Clicking Pay Now Button → Then Click on Payment Confirmation button and fill the form with all the Details → Then login to the Dashboard.

Course Overview

The effectiveness and integrity of any arbitration proceeding depend heavily on actions taken before the final award is ever written. When commercial relationships fracture, disputing parties often face immediate operational, financial, or evidentiary perils—ranging from the imminent dissipation of corporate assets and destruction of proprietary data to the premature encashment of bank guarantees. In such high-stakes scenarios, substantive legal rights are rendered meaningless unless procedural safeguards and emergency protections are swiftly deployed. The Post Graduate Diploma in Interim Measures & Procedural Orders (PGDIMP), designed and offered by the Indian Arbitration Institution (IAI), is an elite, practical certification focused exclusively on the vital procedural and interlocutory phases of dispute resolution.

This curriculum is engineered to unpack the intricate mechanics of pre-award relief, case management architectures, and procedural order design. Practitioners must skillfully navigate the delicate statutory balance between judicial intervention and arbitral autonomy. Participants will critically examine the jurisdictions, powers, and boundaries of courts versus arbitral tribunals, mastering the standards required to secure protective relief during the pre-tribunal formation stage, throughout the pendency of proceedings, and up to the enforcement threshold.

Beyond statutory interim applications, the program emphasizes the operational backbone of every arbitration: Procedural Orders (POs). From the foundational Procedural Order No. 1 that establishes ground rules, timetables, and confidentiality terms to specialized orders directing forensic audits, document disclosures, and security for costs, mastering procedural craftsmanship is indispensable. Participants will analyze real-world case scenarios, draft robust interlocutory applications, evaluate standards for granting injunctions, and structure enforceable procedural directions.

Administered by the IAI, the PGDIMP program establishes a benchmark of technical competence. It equips legal advocates, corporate counsel, claims managers, and dispute administrators with the specialized acumen to control the narrative, protect client interests from day one, manage arbitral timelines effectively, and build an airtight procedural foundation capable of withstanding scrutiny during post-award challenges.

Course Structure and Modules

The tentative modules are as follows and are subject to continuous updates based on guidelines issued by the IAI Board of Skill Studies:

Module 1: Statutory Framework and Jurisdictional Dynamics of Interim Relief

• Comparative analysis of interim measures under statutory regimes and UNCITRAL frameworks.

• The jurisdictional boundary between judicial court interventions and arbitral tribunal powers.

• Prerequisites for relief: prima facie case, balance of convenience, irreparable injury, and urgency.

Module 2: Safeguarding Assets, Evidence, and Financial Security

• Freezing orders, preservation of subject-matter property, and detention of goods.

• Preventing the wrongful invocation and encashment of unconditional Bank Guarantees.

• Interim orders for security for costs, escrow deposits, and documentary evidence preservation.

Module 3: Emergency Arbitrators and Expedited Interlocutory Relief

• The institutional emergence, appointment, and scope of Emergency Arbitrators.

• Global standards versus domestic enforceability of emergency arbitral orders and awards.

• Procedural timelines, ex parte considerations, and urgent case management strategies.

Module 4: Drafting and Anatomy of Procedural Order No. 1 (PO1)

• Designing comprehensive terms of reference and establishing procedural timetables.

• Rules on electronic discovery, cybersecurity protocols, and confidentiality covenants.

• Bifurcation strategies: separating preliminary jurisdictional objections from substantive merits.

Module 5: Subsequent Procedural Orders and Evidentiary Case Management

• Issuing orders on document production, Redfern Schedules, and privilege claims.

• Procedural directions for expert conclaves, witness statements, and trial bundles.

• Managing multi-party procedural orders, consolidations, and third-party joinders.

Module 6: Compliance, Sanctions, Enforcement, and Appellate Recourse

• Remedies for non-compliance: adverse inferences, striking out pleadings, and cost penalties.

• Enforcement of tribunal interim orders through contempt or execution proceedings.

• Appellate mechanisms against interim orders, maintainability, and grounds of challenge.

Importance of Doing this Course

In the fast-moving arena of commercial dispute resolution, the outcome of an arbitration is frequently decided during the interlocutory stage. Securing early interim protection can prevent financial insolvency, preserve vital trade secrets, and force opposing parties into favorable settlement discussions. Conversely, procedural negligence or an improperly drafted interim application can permanently derail a case before the tribunal even evaluates its substantive merits. The PGDIMP program delivers the granular, step-by-step expertise required to excel in this critical phase.

Enrolling in this course provides professionals with an immediate competitive advantage. Most conventional ADR curriculums treat interim measures and procedural drafting as minor supplementary topics. This diploma fills that critical training void by giving these topics dedicated, in-depth focus. Practitioners learn to think tactically from inception—formulating urgent applications under tight deadlines, anticipating counter-strategies, and preventing tactical asset stripping.

Furthermore, mastering the formulation of Procedural Orders is an indispensable skill for senior practitioners and tribunal members. Poorly worded procedural directions create ambiguities, cause project delays, invite judicial interference, and expose final arbitral awards to challenges under grounds of procedural irregularity or violation of natural justice. Through the PGDIMP qualification, professionals gain the confidence and precision required to manage arbitral proceedings smoothly, draft enforceable directions, and protect arbitral outcomes from procedural defects.

Career Prospects

The specialized capabilities developed through the Post Graduate Diploma in Interim Measures & Procedural Orders (PGDIMP) open doors across private, corporate, and institutional dispute resolution sectors.

Interlocutory Advocacy Counsel: Litigation firms and commercial chambers handle critical injunctions, emergency stay applications, and asset protection petitions. PGDIMP graduates are primed to act as dedicated drafting and arguing counsel for high-stakes interim applications before courts and arbitral panels.

In-House Corporate Counsel & Claims Directors: Multinational companies, EPC contractors, and infrastructure conglomerates need managers who can respond decisively to contractual breaches. Certified professionals serve as Senior Dispute Managers and Legal Counsel, responsible for safeguarding corporate finances by quickly seeking urgent stays on bank guarantees and asset attachments.

Tribunal Secretaries & Case Managers: International and domestic arbitration institutions, as well as independent arbitral tribunals, rely heavily on qualified tribunal secretaries. Graduates possess the exact drafting foundation needed to craft Procedural Orders, manage case schedules, supervise document disclosures, and maintain flawless procedural integrity for senior arbitrators.

Contract Administrators & Project Consultants: In engineering, procurement, and commercial construction projects, professionals with this diploma can serve as dispute review consultants. They assist project leadership in documenting breaches, framing early claims, and initiating statutory protective steps without jeopardizing broad project execution.

Necessary Details

The Indian Arbitration Institution has structured this professional program to ensure seamless, flexible, and career-focused learning for students, working executives, and practicing advocates.

Eligibility The program is accessible to candidates at foundational and advanced stages of their academic or professional journeys:

• Any Basic Qualification or Formal Education with a Diploma or Graduation (either appearing or passed).

This inclusive eligibility ensures that emerging law graduates, practicing advocates, corporate managers, and technical professionals can develop practical dispute management expertise early in their careers.

Total Fees The all-inclusive fee for the PGDIMP program is Rs. 7,500/-. The Indian Arbitration Institution follows a strict transparent pricing framework. This single fee covers every aspect of the program—including admission processing, full course curriculum access, examination fees, and the physical delivery of your Certificate right to your doorstep. There are no additional or hidden costs.

Mode and Study Material The diploma is conducted entirely Online, offering universal access regardless of location. Comprehensive, curated Study Material—including procedural templates, sample procedural orders, statutory guides, and landmark case notes—is provided directly through the secure IAI Learning Dashboard/Portal.

Learning Type and Duration The program follows a flexible Self-Paced learning structure. The recommended and preferred course timeline is 3 Months; however, candidates enjoy total operational freedom. You may proceed at your own rhythm and complete the diploma at any time as soon as you are ready to attempt the examination.

Enrollment Enrollment remains open Any Time, with no rigid batch cutoffs, calendar deadlines, or seasonal restrictions. Candidates may enroll on any day, and registrations are processed in real time for immediate access to learning resources.

Examination Structure Certification requires clearing One Online Exam comprising 100 Marks divided into Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and practical Subjective Type Questions:

• Passing Marks: 40%

• Safety Net: Candidates who do not clear the assessment on their initial attempt are entitled to two additional attempts at no additional fee.

Application Procedure

1. Apply: Complete the Apply Now Form on the official portal.

2. Pay: Submit the requisite fee of Rs. 7,500/- by clicking the Pay Now button.

3. Confirm: Click on the Payment Confirmation button and complete the form with your registration and payment details.

4. Access: Receive access credentials and log into your Learning Dashboard to commence your coursework.