Month: June 2021

To facilitate periodical dialogue and communication among Hon. Justices and Judges, the Institute facilitated consultative meeting virtually today. The meeting was held based on the feedbacks and recommendations received from the Bench clerks who have already undergone the training on Read more

The Constitution of Bhutan explicitly entrust the Judiciary with a sacred duty to safeguard and uphold rule of law and administer justice. The sacred role of the Judiciary to secure justice and fulfil the needs and aspirations of the people Read more

  From the blessings of the Sacred Dharma, emanating from the pure realms of clarity, wisdom and inexhaustible intelligence, Bhutan has entered into a fortunate eon with the birth of His Eminence Vairochana Rinpoche Ngawang Jigme Jigten Wangchuck. On the Read more

The law is not static but rather dynamic and responding to changing times. Having stringent laws isn’t enough. Legal dissemination is need of the society. And society must be informed of the new legislations and amendments to the existing laws. Read more

Legal literacy and awareness is pivotal in promoting the legal culture and involvement in the legislative development, ensuing the rule of law. In the whirlpool of many upcoming amended laws and legal provisions, the Institute acknowledges the importance of the Read more

The Institute holds great pride in institutionalizing Court-Annexed Mediation in Bhutan. There are about 110 trained mediators in the court, hitherto. Further, the Mediation report 2020 indicates 443 cases have been mediated in the courts since its establishment. However, there Read more

There are no winners or losers in mediation; only fairness. Mediation is like give-and-take where both disputants feel they have won. It is cheaper and expeditious than the mainstream court litigation. Mediation can help reduce congested court dockets, allowing judges Read more