Supreme Court of India to Host BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in New Delhi

The Supreme Court of India is set to host the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in New Delhi from September 4 to 6, bringing together chief justices, supreme court presidents, and senior judicial leaders from BRICS member states and partner nations. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead the proceedings, engaging with top judicial figures from across the world on matters of global justice and dispute resolution.

What is the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum 2026?

The forum serves as a dialogue platform for participating judiciaries to exchange views on pressing issues in justice delivery, international dispute resolution, emerging technology and sustainable development. It brings together the highest judicial authorities from BRICS nations and partner countries to strengthen cooperation and share institutional experiences on shaping the future of judicial systems worldwide.

3-Day BRICS Chief Justices' Forum: September 4 to 6

The event unfolds over three days in New Delhi. The opening day is centred on bilateral engagements, followed by thematic discussions and closing with delegation-level exchanges among participating nations, giving judicial leaders multiple platforms to interact and share perspectives.

Key Discussions Under India's BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

1. The forum's core sessions will cover four major themes: mediation in international commercial disputes, cross-border enforcement of arbitral awards, artificial intelligence in the judiciary, and judicial leadership for sustainable development.
2. The mediation in international commercial disputes session will explore its role as a strategic tool for resolving global commercial disputes in an increasingly interconnected economy
3. The session on cross-border enforcement of arbitral awards will examine current challenges in cross-border enforcement and explore possibilities for greater procedural harmonisation across jurisdictions
4. On the second day, heads of judicial delegations from BRICS and partner countries will address the forum, sharing perspectives on shared concerns facing judicial institutions globally

CJI Surya Kant to Hold Bilateral Meetings with Heads of Judicial Delegations

On the opening day, CJI Surya Kant will hold a series of one-on-one meetings with judicial heads from Russia, China, Egypt, Indonesia, the UAE, Belarus, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Iran and Uzbekistan. Notable leaders include Igor Krasnov of Russia, Zhang Jun of China, and Sunarto of Indonesia, among others representing their nations' top courts. These bilateral discussions aim to strengthen judicial ties and deepen cooperation between India and these countries on legal and institutional matters.