BRICS Courts Unite: Krasnov Stresses Justice as Bedrock of a Multipolar World

New Delhi – The inaugural Forum of Presidents of the Supreme Courts of the BRICS member states opened with a lively atmosphere, and the spotlight quickly fell on Russia’s own Chief Justice, Igor Krasnov. He rose, took a breath, and reminded the gathering that the world is changing faster than ever, and that the rule of law must keep pace.

“In today’s era of global transformation, BRICS countries have to respond together to the most complex challenges and threats while safeguarding the rule of law,” Krasnov said. He went on to stress that the very courts of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are, in his view, “the most important guarantors of stability and justice as we move toward a truly multipolar world.”

His remarks weren’t just lofty rhetoric. Krasnov expressed genuine confidence that the forum would spark fresh ideas – practical, workable approaches to common judicial dilemmas that have long haunted the participating nations. He imagined a sort of cross‑border think‑tank, where judges share best practices, discuss procedural reforms, and ultimately raise the quality of justice for ordinary citizens.

“If we can turn these discussions into concrete actions, we will see stronger trust from our peoples in the courts,” he added, noting that public confidence is the glue that holds any legal system together. He hinted that such trust could, in turn, bolster the states themselves – a win‑win for both governments and the people they serve.

The Indian hosts, he observed, created a conducive environment for open, constructive dialogue. The setting – a bustling capital, a warm crowd, and the palpable sense of cooperation – made it easier for the judges to speak frankly about the hurdles they face, from backlog reduction to ensuring independence in politically charged cases.

Beyond the courtroom, Krasnov’s comments reverberated with a broader diplomatic echo. The forum came just weeks after President Putin’s visit to India, a trip that, according to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will deepen Indo‑Russian ties. In this context, the judicial dialogue can be seen as another layer of the growing partnership between the two nations, reinforcing not only legal but also strategic collaboration.

As the session wrapped up, there was a palpable sense that the conversations held in New Delhi could spill over into policy papers, joint training programmes, and maybe even a shared digital platform for case law exchange. For Krasnov, that was the ultimate goal: to turn words into measurable improvements in how justice is delivered across the BRICS landscape.

In a world that seems to be pulling in many directions at once, the message was clear – a stable, fair, and transparent judiciary is not just a national asset, it’s a cornerstone of global equilibrium.