New Delhi

The Supreme Court of India has formalised a memorandum of understanding with Bhutan’s highest court to promote collaboration through an exchange programme for young legal professionals, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced on Monday.

Addressing the court at the start of the day’s proceedings, the CJI informed that two law clerks from Bhutan will be hosted by the Supreme Court for a three-month tenure under the agreement.

He said the visiting clerks will be paid the same honorarium as their Indian counterparts, while the apex court will also cover their travel costs. Introducing them to the courtroom, the Chief Justice referred to the clerks as talented young professionals who will gain exposure by working across different benches during their stay.

Under the arrangement, the clerks will be attached to separate courts to broaden their judicial experience, he added.

“We have entered into an MoU with the Supreme Court of Bhutan. As part of this arrangement, two law clerks will work here for three months. They will receive the same honorarium as Indian law clerks, and their travel will be taken care of by us. Both are bright and will be working with different courts,” the CJI said.

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The initiative, he noted, is intended to deepen judicial engagement and foster stronger institutional cooperation between India and Bhutan.