{
  "id": 2576887,
  "title": "'Nyaya-Nomics' Key To Economic Growth: CJI Surya Kant At BRICS+ Legal Forum | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/nyaya-nomics-key-to-economic-growth-cji-surya-kant-at-brics-legal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T12:37:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/nyaya-nomics-key-to-economic-growth-cji-surya-kant-at-brics-legal-forum-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, August 22, 2026 - Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged the concept of 'Nyaya-nomics' during the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum, emphasizing that dependable judicial institutions are essential for sustained economic growth. Kant argued that economic expansion cannot rely solely on geographical advantages or natural resources. He stressed that trusted institutions, particularly the judiciary, lay the groundwork for lasting economic progress.\n\nThe Chief Justice explained that consistent adjudication and trust in the judicial process can reduce the cost of transactions, level the playing field for market forces, and foster economic growth. This perspective places the justice system at the core of the economic discourse, highlighting its wider role in upholding reliable commitments that bolster economic activity.\n\nKant further introduced the idea of \"Nyaya Setu,\" a bridge of justice connecting 11 legal traditions. He believed that trust between legal systems must be deliberately cultivated, as reliance on it alone is insufficient in increasingly institution-dependent economies. The Chief Justice asserted that resources and geography may offer temporary advantages but cannot assure enduring prosperity; instead, reliable institutions and trustworthy legal processes are crucial for ensuring resilient and sustainable economic growth in India and other BRICS+ nations.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, August 22, 2026: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday called for “Nyaya-nomics”, or the economics of justice, arguing that strong and dependable judicial institutions are essential for sustained economic growth. Addressing the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum in New Delhi, the Chief Justice of India said the enormous growth that nations are expected to sustain cannot depend solely on…",
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    "Chief Justice Surya Kant promotes Nyaya-nomics at BRICS+ Legal Forum",
    "Trusted judicial institutions vital for sustained economic growth",
    "Nyaya Setu aims to bridge 11 legal traditions for reliable commitments"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}