Convenors of the Indian Arbitration Forum (IAF) have written to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana urging that arbitration practitioners and litigation lawyers be considered on a level playing field for designation as Senior Advocates and elevation as judges. The Indian Arbitration Forum is an association of leading arbitration practitioners committed to encouraging the best practices in arbitration, streamlining the conduct of arbitral proceedings, and promoting the growth of arbitration as a means of dispute resolution in India and abroad. The letter acknowledges that the criteria for elevating arbitration practitioners may need some consideration, given that they may not have a sufficient number of reported judgments, and the fact that arbitral awards are generally confidential in nature, unless specifically challenged before the courts.