Bhutan National Legal Institute
འབྲུག་རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་ཁྲིམས་དོན་གཙུག་སྡེ།
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
Writing of a good judgment is both an art and craft. This comes to the Judges and Bench Clerks by way of experience. To some, gradually. To some, spontaneously. They speak their mind. They unfold their mind. Through their judgments. Read more
In what is yet another important initiative by the Institute, a two-day virtual training on the art of drafting judgment exclusively to the Supreme Court Bench Clerks and Registrars is underway. It is said the art of composing judgment is Read more
Gender justice is a human right; every woman and girl is entitled to live in dignity and in freedom, without any fear. Gender Justice is indispensable for development, poverty reduction, and is crucial to achieving human progress. Realizing it includes Read more
Judges make living contribution to the growth and development of law and jurisprudence. Judges speak and apply their judicial mind through their judgements. A judgement is the end product of the proceedings in the Court. For most judges, drafting judgements Read more
Legal awareness is the empowerment of individuals regarding issues involving the law. Legal awareness helps to promote consciousness of legal culture, participation in the formation of laws and the rule of law. To this end, the Bhutan National Legal Institute Read more
April 29, 2021: Training on “Driglam Namzha and Court Etiquettes” for Private and Corporate Lawyers concludes today Bhutan’s sovereignty and identity are defined by its culture. Its cultural identity is regarded all over the world for its intricate elegance and Read more