Jaipur is set to become the centre of global judicial dialogue as representatives from 52 Commonwealth nations gather for the three-day Commonwealth Peace Mediation and Rule of Law Conference (CPMC-2026), beginning Friday. The international summit, being held from July 31 to August 2, will bring together judges, Attorneys General, senior lawyers, mediators, legal experts, academicians and policymakers to discuss ways to make justice systems faster, more accessible and more focused on mediation and reconciliation.
The conference is expected to conclude with the adoption of the 'Jaipur Peace Mediation Declaration 2026' on August 2. The proposed declaration aims to establish a common framework for peace mediation, conflict resolution, rule of law and timely access to justice across Commonwealth nations. Officials said the document could become an important reference point for future international judicial cooperation and mediation initiatives, strengthening India's role in promoting alternative dispute resolution practices globally.
The event marks the first time India is leading a Commonwealth-wide discussion on peace mediation, highlighting the country's growing role in judicial diplomacy. Unlike traditional dispute resolution methods that focus only on settling legal conflicts, the conference will explore the broader concept of "Peace Mediation," which aims to address underlying tensions, rebuild trust and create lasting solutions between conflicting parties. Legal experts believe this approach could help reduce the burden on courts by resolving long-pending disputes through dialogue and reconciliation.
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The conference will be inaugurated at The Lalit Hotel in Jaipur on Friday evening by Supreme Court Judge Justice Surya Kant. The inaugural session will also be attended by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Attorney General for India R. Venkataramani, Commonwealth Lawyers Association President Steven Thiru and Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh, along with other members of the legal fraternity from India and abroad.
Over the three-day event, delegates will deliberate on eight key areas, including environmental justice, family mediation, restorative criminal justice, commercial disputes, workplace conflicts, infrastructure-related disputes, community justice and the role of mediation in promoting global peace. Discussions will also focus on the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve transparency, efficiency and accessibility within justice systems.
Jaipur's selection as the host city reflects Rajasthan's growing reputation in the field of mediation and alternative dispute resolution. The state has successfully resolved thousands of disputes through mediation mechanisms in recent years, making it a model for other regions. Experts believe that if the recommendations of the conference and the Jaipur Peace Mediation Declaration are implemented across Commonwealth countries, the initiative could transform justice systems by encouraging dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable peace over prolonged litigation.
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