Press Release dated February 04, 2026
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Date: 04.02.2026
PRESS RELEASE
Hon’ble the Chief Justice of India, along with a delegation from the Supreme Court of India, visited Paris, France and participated in several bilateral meetings with the objective of developing, promoting and strengthening the judicial cooperation between India and France.
The delegation, led by the Hon’ble CJI and accompanied by Mr. Sanjeev Singla, Ambassador of India to France and Monaco, met with the President of the Constitutional Council, His Excellency Richard Ferrand. Both dignitaries discussed key areas, including technology and judicial training, where the judiciaries of both nations could collaborate and exchange best practices to enhance and bolster justice delivery.
The delegation also met with the Vice President of the Council of State, Mr. Didier Tabuteau, and discussed the manner in which their respective judiciaries operate, the framework of the court system, and the handling of case adjudication. Hon’ble the CJI delivered the Keynote Address as Chief Guest at the ‘Indo-French General Counsel and Business Conference’ organised by the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with the Paris Bar Association, where he highlighted the significance of the Indo-France Year of Innovation 2026 and its impact on bilateral relations, as well as the burgeoning Alternative Dispute Resolution framework in India, which would further aid in this shared mission.
The Supreme Court Delegation, led by the Hon’ble CJI, also met with Mr. Vincent Vigneau, President of the Commercial Chamber of the Cour de Cassation, to discuss developments in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution, especially arbitration and mediation, and ended with a shared resolution to integrate the legal fraternities of both jurisdictions.
Prior to his departure from Paris, the Hon’ble CJI also spent time and had a conversation with members of the Association of South Asian Lawyers France, during which he underscored the vital role they play in connecting distinct jurisdictions.
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