11 May 2026
India ratifies Hague Convention on Service of Documents Abroad
UPSC
International Relations
Polity
Summary
India ratified the 1965 Hague Service Convention, simplifying cross-border service of judicial documents in civil/commercial matters. Reduces delays in international legal proceedings for Indian businesses and citizens abroad.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-2 (International Treaties), Law. India is now part of 80+ Hague Conventions signatories.