Jaipur Declaration 2026 Adopted at Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference

The three-day Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference, jointly organized by the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RALSA), concluded on Sunday with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration 2026. Held under the theme “Peace Mediation and the Rule of Law,” the conference brought together judges, legal experts, academics, policymakers, and senior advocates from several Commonwealth nations.
Through the Jaipur Declaration 2026, participating countries committed to strengthening peace, justice, and the rule of law by promoting mediation as an effective mechanism for dispute resolution. The declaration emphasized the peaceful settlement of cross-border disputes, enhanced cooperation among Commonwealth nations, greater access to justice, reduction of court backlogs, and the institutionalization of mediation for the swift and amicable resolution of conflicts.
Speaking at the event, NALSA Executive Chairman and Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath said that peace forms the foundation of a high-trust society. He stressed that mediation should evolve beyond a legal process and become a way of life, adding that courts should serve as forums for final resolution rather than the starting point of disputes.
A major highlight of the conference was the launch of “Nyayayan – The Digital Way of Justice” software by Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The software will facilitate the implementation of a paperless system across Rajasthan’s district judiciary. Under this initiative, 1,517 judicial officers across 1,495 courts, including 36 NI Act courts and 12 commercial courts, will transition to paperless operations.
Justice Sharma congratulated RALSA Member Secretary Hari Om Atri and his team for their efforts in developing the initiative. Judge Vashisht Kokaram of the Bahamas Court of Appeal expressed confidence that the declaration would help establish Jaipur as a globally recognized “City of Peace.”
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari highlighted Jaipur’s long-standing tradition of dialogue, harmony, and coexistence, describing it as an ideal venue for such an international conference. Justice Abha Nair Patel of the Supreme Court of Zambia emphasized that dialogue remains the strongest pillar of peace, while Sri Lankan Supreme Court Judge Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaj referred to India as a trusted friend and underscored peaceful coexistence as the foundation of successful mediation.
The conference concluded with a collective commitment from Commonwealth nations to advance mediation as a key tool for fostering peace, justice, and stronger legal systems worldwide.