Lok Sabha Question No. 3653 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-21
Subject: India’s Participation in BRICS Ministers of Justice Meeting
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Tapir Gao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3653 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21 ST  MARCH, 2025

## India's Participation in BRICS Ministers of Justice Meeting

3653. Shri Tapir Gao:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of key legal reforms and initiatives highlighted by India during the BRICS Ministers of Justice Meeting;
- (b)  whether  the  Administrative  Mechanism for  Resolution of  CPSEs  Disputes (AMRCD) has been effective in resolving commercial disputes;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  initiatives  being  undertaken  by  the  Government  to  strengthen  legal cooperation between India and other BRICS nations particularly in the fields of human rights, cyber security, and AI regulation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) The  key  legal  reforms  and  initiatives  highlighted  by  India  during  the  BRICS Ministers of Justice Meeting include the following:-
- I. India's landmark Mediation Act for providing structured, cost-effective means of resolving disputes while preserving relationships
- II. Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) to reduce judicial burden and provide timely, equitable conflict resolution.
- III. National Litigation Policy to reform government litigation by reducing case backlogs,
- IV. Emphasis on digitalizing case records which marks a major leap towards modernization, transparency and judicial efficiency.
- V. Creation of Advocates' Welfare Fund, for providing financial assistance to junior lawyers, disabled advocates, and those in need.
- VI. Administrative Mechanism for Resolution of CPSEs Disputes (AMRCD)
- VII. Creation of the India Code Information System- a digital repository providing free access to all Central and State legislations.
- VIII. One Nation - One Platform initiative for legal empowerment, offering a model for BRICS nations to enhance transparency, inclusivity, and civic participation in governance.
- IX. Through the eCourt Mission Mode Project, the justice system is being digitalised to improve access to justice.
- X. India's strong legal framework for extradition, mutual legal assistance and repatriation of prisoners

(b) &  (c): Administrative Mechanism  for Resolution  of  CPSEs  Disputes (AMRCD) deals with all COMMERCIAL DISPUTES between Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) inter-se and also between CPSEs and Government Departments/Organisations  (excluding  disputes  relating  to  Railways,  Income  Tax, Customs & Excise Departments).   At present 195 commercial disputes are raised by different  CPSEs  and  50  out  of  these  have  been  rejected  at  the  scrutiny  level  by Financial Advisors of the administrative ministry of claimant CPSEs, while another 50 cases have been resolved by the Committee Secretaries (CoS).  Remaining cases are processed under extant guidelines.

(d) India has been coordinating with other countries on AI regulations and cyber security  related  matters  through  multilateral  forums  like  BRICS  and  the  United Nations.  Some examples include:

- (i) The United Nations mandated Open ended Working Group (OEWG) on security  of  and  in  the  use  of  information  and  communications  technologies (ICT), wherein, several pillars promote discussion on addressing the issue of cyber security as well as  in  developing  the  rules,  norms,  laws  and  principles for responsible state behaviors in cyberspace (including for AI) and which are aimed at promoting international security.
- (ii)         United  Nations  General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Global Digital Compact in September 2024, which is a comprehensive global framework for digital  cooperation. India  has  been  participating  actively  in  the  informal consultations and coordinating with several countries, including  BRICS

nations for formulation of appropriate governing framework  of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

(iii) UNGA adopted the UN Convention against Cybercrime in December 2024,  which  is  a  land  mark  global  treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation at combating cybercrime and protecting  societies  from  digital  threats.    India  contributed  actively  towards finalization  of  the  text  of  this  Convention,  including  negotiations  with  the BRICS nations.

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