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Detailed explanation-1: -Two months after his retirement as a judge of the Supreme Court, the Centre has appointed Justice Hemant Gupta as Chairperson of the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre. In a notification issued December 19, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Justice Gupta’s appointment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Former Supreme Court judge, Hemant Gupta has been appointed as the chairperson of New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC). The NDIAC was established for the purpose of creating an independent and autonomous regime for institutionalised arbitration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Justice Gupta was appointed as a Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, following in the footsteps of his father who was once the Chief Justice of the same High Court. He was elevated to the Supreme Court on November 2nd, 2018 and had retired on October 16th, 2022 after serving a tenure of nearly four years.

Detailed explanation-4: -The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre | Department of Legal Affairs, MoL &J, GoI.

Detailed explanation-5: -Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of justice Hemant Gupta as NDIAC chairperson. Former Supreme Court judge Hemant Gupta has been appointed as the chairperson of New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC), according to a Personnel Ministry order.