Chief Justice Chandrachud Visits Brazils Superior Labor Court and National Council of Justice
Chief Justice Chandrachuds visit to Brazil strengthens judicial ties, highlighting cooperation between India and Brazils legal systems.
Brasilia, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, recently visited the Superior Labor Court in Brasilia, Brazil. During his visit, he met with Justice Luiz Philippe Vieira de Mello Filho. Accompanying him was India’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia.
The Indian Embassy in Brazil shared updates on social media platform ‘X’, noting that Justice Chandrachud’s official agenda included discussions at the Superior Labor Court. There, he engaged with Justice Mello Filho and later visited the National Council of Justice, where he received insights from Counselor Rodrigo Badaro.
While in Brazil, Justice Chandrachud also met with the President of the Superior Court of Justice, Justice Luis Felipe Salomão. They discussed ways to enhance judicial cooperation between the two nations.
Earlier in the week, he had a meeting with Justice Luiz Edson Fachin, the President of Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court. Their discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and fostering relationships between judicial institutions.
Upon his arrival in Brasilia, Justice Chandrachud was welcomed by Ambassador Bhatia. This visit follows a meeting in September between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in New Delhi. They discussed enhancing relations and cooperation on platforms like the United Nations, G20, and the International Maritime Organization.
During their discussions, both leaders also reflected on the current global political landscape and the role of BRICS 2026 in advancing dialogue and diplomacy.
