International Conference of Chief Justices of the World | |
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Nickname | World Judiciary Summit |
Status | active |
Genre | conference |
Frequency | Annually |
Venue | World Unity Convention Center (WUCC), City Montessori School (CMS) |
Location(s) | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Country | ![]() |
Years active | 24 |
Inaugurated | May 6, 2001 |
Founder | Jagdish Gandhi |
Most recent | 20 November 2024 |
Next event | November 19, 2025 |
Area | World 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]
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]