New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday announced that the Supreme Court has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Court of Bhutan to promote judicial cooperation through the exchange of young legal professionals.
Making the announcement at the start of court proceedings, the Chief Justice said that under the agreement, two law clerks from Bhutan will work with the Supreme Court of India for a period of three months. He added that the visiting clerks will receive the same honorarium as Indian law clerks, while their travel expenses will be borne by the Supreme Court.
Introducing the Bhutanese law clerks to a packed courtroom, the CJI described them as “young and bright” professionals. He informed the court that both clerks would be assigned to work in different courts during their tenure in India, allowing them exposure to diverse judicial practices.
“We have entered into an MoU with the Supreme Court of Bhutan, under which two law clerks will be engaged here for three months. They will be paid as per our honorarium structure, and their travel will be taken care of by the Supreme Court,” the Chief Justice said.
According to the CJI, the initiative is aimed at strengthening institutional ties between the two apex courts and enhancing judicial collaboration between India and Bhutan. He noted that such exchanges help foster mutual learning and deepen cooperation within the legal systems of both countries.
