Recently, in a move that emphasise the strengthening friendship between India and Bhutan, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B. R. Gavai announced that two law graduates from Bhutan will be appointed as Law Clerks at the Supreme Court of India every year. The announcement, made during his official visit to Bhutan, marks a new step in advancing judicial collaboration and academic exchange between the two countries.
The initiative aims to foster greater exchange of legal knowledge, research, and professional experience between India and Bhutan, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to uphold justice, ethics, and constitutional values.
During his visit, CJI Gavai met His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on October 25 and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on October 24. The meetings focused on strengthening cooperation in areas such as judicial capacity building, technology integration, and institutional development. The CJI reaffirmed India’s continued support to Bhutan’s judiciary in its pursuit of modernization and excellence.
He also addressed students and faculty at the JSW School of Law, in an event attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuck and Chief Justice of Bhutan Norbu Tshering. Emphasizing the role of empathy and wisdom in the practice of law, Justice Gavai urged young lawyers to uphold ethical integrity as the cornerstone of legal education and practice.
Delivering a talk on “Courts and Constitutional Governance” during the Fifth Wisdom for Future Talk Series at the Royal Institute of Management, the CJI highlighted that courts are not only arbiters of disputes but also guardians of public conscience and educators of constitutional values. “Each judgment,” he noted, “serves as a mirror of social reflection and a catalyst for civic awareness, shaping how citizens perceive their rights and duties.”
Drawing from cultural and spiritual connections, CJI Gavai reflected on the harmony that characterizes Bhutan’s philosophy of happiness and balance. “The light of Lord Buddha’s wisdom,” he said, “continues to guide both our nations reminding us that compassion is strength, balance is wisdom, and peace is the highest form of progress.”
The session was attended by senior judges, faculty members, students, and dignitaries including Mr. Sangay Dorjee, Founding Dean of JSW School of Law.
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