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Bilateral Agreement between India and Morocco

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August 04, 2025

Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Bilateral relation

Why in News?

Recently, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) agreement was signed between India and Morocco.

MLAT is an agreement between two or more countries for the purpose of gathering and exchanging information, evidence and other forms of legal assistance for criminal investigations and prosecutions.

  • Aim - The Bilateral agreement aims to promote cooperation in the Judicial and legal spheres.
  • It facilitates the widest measures of mutual legal assistance in civil and commercial matters in accordance with national laws.
  • Assistance under the agreement -The service of summons and other judicial documents or processes;
  • The taking of evidence by means of Letters of Request;
  • The execution of judicial judgments (in the case of the Kingdom of Morocco), decrees (in the case of the Republic of India), settlements, and arbitral awards.
  • Key features
    • Exchange of Expertise - Sharing experiences and expertise related to the functioning of the respective Ministries and judicial systems.
    • Legislation Exchange - Mutual sharing of legal publications, bulletins, and legislative materials to enhance legal understanding and cooperation.
    • Capacity Building - Organising symposiums, conferences, and joint courses on various legal issues and applications.
    • Legal Training and Delegation Exchange - Facilitating visits and training opportunities for lawyers and legal experts, including participation in each other’s training programs.
    • Judicial Information Systems - Cooperation in developing national legal information systems and related technological advancements through shared digital practices and tools in justice delivery. 
    • Implementation Mechanism - Formation of a joint coordination committee responsible for planning annual cooperation programs that are practical and within the financial capabilities of both parties.
  • Significance - It contribute to institutional strengthening, capacity development, and modernization of legal frameworks, ultimately promoting rule of law and justice cooperation.

Reference

PIB| Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT)

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