Supreme Court signs MoU with Bhutan apex court for exchange of law clerks, says CJI Surya Kant
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Why in news
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Bhutan to facilitate the exchange of law clerks.
Background
The MoU involves two law clerks from Bhutan working at the Supreme Court of India for a duration of three months. The Indian court will cover the honorarium and travel expenses for the visiting clerks.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Bhutan are the primary signatories of the MoU.
- FactThe exchange involves two law clerks from Bhutan for a period of three months.
- FactThe Supreme Court of India will provide honorarium and travel expenses for the visiting clerks.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how judicial cooperation and exchange programs between neighboring countries can strengthen bilateral ties and enhance judicial capacity building.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional capacity: Enhancing judicial expertise through cross-border exposure to different legal systems
- Diplomatic synergy: Strengthening bilateral ties through non-traditional judicial cooperation frameworks
Keywords: Judicial cooperation · Bilateral ties · Capacity building · Legal professionals · Institutional ties
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