CJI Surya Kant welcomes 2 Bhutanese law clerks in Supreme Court
New Delhi, July 13
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday welcomed two young legal professionals from Bhutan who have joined the Supreme Court as law clerks under a bilateral exchange programme.
The engagement follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Bhutan aimed at promoting the exchange of young legal professionals.
As part of the arrangement, the two Bhutanese law clerks will serve at the Supreme Court of India for a three-month term.
"In terms of our commitment and judicial cooperation with Bhutan, we have entered into an MoU. Two young persons have joined today. Both of them are welcome as law clerks," said the CJI while introducing the law clerks to the packed courtroom.
In January 2026, the CJI had announced that the Supreme Court of India and Bhutan had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the exchange of young legal professionals.
The CJI had also introduced two Bhutanese law clerks and said that under the MoU, they will be engaged by the Supreme Court here for a period of three months.
They would receive the same honorarium as Indian law clerks do, and their travel expenses would be borne by the Supreme Court, the CJI had said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Really happy to see such exchanges happening. India’s legal system is world-class, and training young professionals from Bhutan shows our commitment to regional cooperation. Kudos to CJI and the team!
Great to see India leading in judicial collaboration. This must be a fantastic learning experience for the Bhutanese clerks, and I’m sure they’ll bring back valuable insights. Well done, Supreme Court!
What a lovely gesture and a practical step! I hope this encourages more cross-border learning in the legal field. Maybe we can also learn from Bhutan’s unique approach to Gross National Happiness in law! 😊
This is a positive story but I wonder if Indian law clerks get similar opportunities to work in Bhutan? Would love to see more reciprocity in such programs. Still, it's a good start.
Excellent! This is the kind of soft power India should exercise more. Nehru’s vision of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (world is one family) is being carried forward. Ab bas, justice delivery should also speed up! 😅
This is a thoughtful program. I hope the exchange is meaningful and not just a photo-op. Legal cooperation with Bhutan can strengthen
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