International Conference of Chief Justices of the World

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International Conference of Chief Justices of the World
NicknameWorld Judiciary Summit
Statusactive
Genreconference
FrequencyAnnually
VenueWorld Unity Convention Center (WUCC), City Montessori School (CMS)
Location(s) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
CountryFlag of India.svg India
Years active24
InauguratedMay 6, 2001;24 years ago (2001-05-06)
Founder Jagdish Gandhi
Most recent20 November 2024;9 months ago (2024-11-20)
Next eventNovember 19, 2025;2 months' time (2025-11-19)
AreaWorld Law, World Judiciary, world government
Organised by Jagdish Gandhi (2001–2003)
Geeta Gandhi Kingdon (2024–present)
Sponsor City Montessori School (CMS)
Website https://cmseducation.org/iccjw/home/

The International Conference of Chief Justices of the World or World Judiciary Summit is an annual gathering of the highest-ranking judicial officers from all over the world in Lucknow, India. [1] Chief justices and judges from various countries gathers once a year to discuss global legal issues, share experiences, and promote the rule of law. [2] It aims to foster international understanding and collaboration in the field of world law and world judiciary. [3] Participants discuss a wide range of topics, including judicial reforms, human rights, sustainable development, and access to justice. [4]

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As of 2024, 1520 Hon'ble Chief Justices, Judges and Heads of States from 142 countries have participated in the past 25 conferences. [5] [6] [7]

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References

  1. "Annual judges' meet has put Lucknow on global map: Rajnath Singh". The Times of India. 2022-11-19. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  2. "How informed are you about the Constitution of India?". The Hindu. 2015-11-22. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  3. FN-Parlament, Kampanj för ett; Secretariat (2016-11-17). "Chief justices call on world leaders "to work for the establishment of a world parliament"". Campaign for a UN Parliamentary Assembly (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  4. "Concerted action needed for solution to global problems: Rajnath". Hindustan Times. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  5. "International Conference of Chief Justices of the World". www.cmseducation.org. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  6. "Int'l conference of chief justices: Duty of all state heads to secure future of children, says ex-Haiti PM". Hindustan Times. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  7. "Chief justices, judges and dignitaries of 61 countries receive warm reception". Hindustan Times. 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2023-11-07.