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India Highlights Justice Reforms and Digital Cooperation at UN Congress
India’s Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal spoke at a major United Nations meeting in Abu Dhabi.
He explained how India is using technology to improve its justice system.
He discussed three new criminal laws designed to make legal procedures faster and more digital.
He also described India’s systems for reporting cybercrime and stopping fraud.
Meghwal said countries need to work together against terrorism, drug trafficking and other serious crimes.
India and the UAE are cooperating on arbitration, which helps resolve disagreements outside regular courts.
He also met United Nations officials to discuss fighting drugs and organised crime.
The meeting showed India’s interest in modern laws, strong institutions and international cooperation.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal presented India’s technology-driven justice system at the 15th United Nations Congress in Abu Dhabi.
He highlighted three new criminal laws focused on faster justice, forensic investigation and digital-first procedures.
India’s cybercrime response includes the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
Meghwal called for global cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking, wildlife crime and other organised offences.
India and the UAE discussed legal cooperation, including arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and efforts against organised crime.
- Who
- India’s Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, UAE Justice Minister Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi and United Nations officials.
- What
- India presented its justice reforms, digital initiatives and proposals for stronger international cooperation against crime.
- Where
- The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- When
- Wednesday, September 30, according to the report’s dateline.
- Why
- To showcase India’s modern legal and digital systems and strengthen cooperation on terrorism, cybercrime, drugs, organised crime and legal dispute resolution.
Key facts
- Event
- 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Indian representative
- Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
- New criminal laws
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
- Cybercrime systems
- Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
- Arbitration cooperation
- Partnership between the India International Arbitration Centre and Dubai International Arbitration Centre
- Dubai arbitration caseload
- Nearly 5,000 cases worth more than AED 80 billion, or about USD 21.8 billion
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