Prime Highlights
- Chief Justice Surya Kant met Uzbekistan Supreme Court Chairperson Robakhon Makhmudova in Tashkent to discuss India Uzbekistan judicial cooperation.
- Both leaders discussed efficient use of AI and digital technology in judicial systems to improve access and efficiency in courts.
Key Facts
- Surya Kant joined the 7th Congress of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts in Samarkand on Thursday.
- He delivered a speech on digitising justice and the Supreme Court of India’s course.
Background
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant met Uzbekistan Supreme Court Chairperson Robakhon Makhmudova in Tashkent on Sunday to discuss judicial cooperation between the two countries. The two leaders also reviewed how courts can use artificial intelligence and digital technology.
The Indian Embassy in Tashkent shared details of the meeting on X. It said the talks covered closer ties between the two judiciaries and the efficient use of AI and digital tools in the justice system.
The meeting followed the Chief Justice’s visit to Samarkand, where he took part in the 7th Congress of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts on Thursday. He gave a speech there on digitising justice and the path ahead for the Supreme Court of India, the embassy said.
Surya Kant has raised similar themes on earlier trips. In June, he traveled to Moscow and met Russian Supreme Court Chairman Igor Krasnov. He said the two courts come from different legal traditions but share one task, which is to keep public confidence in justice while adapting to a fast changing world.
He pointed out that both countries serve large and diverse societies. He also recalled his 2024 visit to Sochi for the BRICS Chief Justices Conference.
On technology, the Chief Justice said courts must use it responsibly so that people continue to trust the justice system. He said technology can widen access to courts and raise efficiency, but justice must remain a human effort. He added that the future of justice depends on blending innovation with lasting human values.
