New Delhi is set to host the BRICS Chief Justices Forum from September 4 to September 6, 2026. The high-profile international summit will bring together Chief Justices, Supreme Court Presidents, and senior judicial representatives from BRICS member states and partner nations. A central highlight of the event will be a series of bilateral meetings led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant, who will hold dedicated discussions with delegation heads from 10 participating countries.
Bilateral Engagements with 10 Global Judicial Leaders
During the forum, CJI Justice Surya Kant will engage in high-level bilateral consultations with top judicial leaders representing 10 different nations. The list of judicial heads attending these formal meetings includes
- Russia: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Igor Krasnov
- China: Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Zhang Jun
- Egypt: Chief Justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court Boulos Fahmy Iskandar Boulos
- Indonesia: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Prof. Dr. Sunarto
- UAE: President of the Federal Supreme Court Mohammad Hamad Al Badi Al Dhaheri
- Belarus: Chairman of the Supreme Court Andrei Shved
- Kazakhstan: Chairman of the Supreme Court Aslanbek Mergaliyev
- South Africa: President of the Supreme Court of Appeal Mahube Betty Molemela
- Iran: Chief Justice Ayatollah Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei
- Uzbekistan: Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court Malikakhon Kalandarova
Core Agenda and Key Areas of Judicial Deliberation
The three-day forum will focus on strengthening judicial delivery systems, expanding international dispute resolution frameworks, integrating modern technology, and fostering sustainable development. On the second day of the event, delegations from BRICS members and partner countries will present their perspectives on several key themes
- Mediation and International Commercial Disputes: Examining the evolving role of mediation in resolving complex international business conflicts within an interconnected global economy.
- Enforcement of Cross-Border Arbitral Awards: Addressing procedural hurdles in executing international arbitration awards and exploring avenues for harmonization across jurisdiction boundaries.
- Artificial Intelligence and the Judiciary: Analyzing digital innovation, the ethical integration of AI in court management, and the future trajectory of judicial administration.
- Judicial Leadership and Sustainable Development: Defining the role of courts and judicial systems in advancing environmental governance, ecological protection, and sustainable energy transitions.
Global Participation and Institutional Objectives
The conference will witness representation from BRICS member states including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and the UAE, along with host nation India. Additionally, partner countries including Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan will participate in the proceedings.
The overarching objective of the BRICS Chief Justices Forum is to deepen judicial dialogue, facilitate the sharing of practical expertise, and enhance institutional cooperation on legal and regulatory frameworks among member states and partner nations.
