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JSW School of Law takes part in COP29, exploring intersection of law and climate action

Kuensel 29 Nov 2024
Secretary Karma Tshering of Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, who led Bhutan’s delegation, emphasised the importance of equipping lawyers with knowledge of climate processes ... “Lawyers can help ...
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Beyond prison walls: Towards Bhutan’s restorative justice

Kuensel 16 Nov 2024
The Fourth International Conference on GNH and Law at JSW Law campus this week has sparked an essential conversation about transforming Bhutan’s criminal justice system ... Statistics from the Royal Bhutan Police reveal a troubling trend.
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Strong criminal justice system key to societal well-being

Kuensel 14 Nov 2024
They also highlighted that legal professionals in Bhutan, including judges and lawyers, often lack comprehensive resources like law books and training materials, which are essential for making informed decisions.
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Building a robust arbitration system

Kuensel 23 Oct 2024
One of the primary challenges facing Bhutan’s arbitration system is the lack of adequately trained and qualified arbitrators to meet the evolving demands of legal disputes, both locally and internationally.
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Sunlight is not only the best disinfectant; it also begets public trust in judiciary

Kuensel 12 Oct 2024
Dhanajaya Y Chandrachud, addressed the “Distinguished Speaker’s Forum 2024” at the Royal University of Bhutan Convention Hall this week ... Adapting these innovations to Bhutan’s context could significantly enhance judicial accessibility.
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Bhutan’s king is soon to arrive in Australia — he should be urged to free ...

Human Rights Watch 08 Oct 2024
Bhutan is famous for its pristine mountains, Buddhist monarchy, and an official doctrine of pursuing Gross National Happiness ... But even as Bhutan modernised, its political prisoners remained locked up in dire conditions.
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India urgently needs environmentally conscious lawyers: Chandrachud

The Siasat Daily 08 Oct 2024
Chandrachud on Tuesday said that India, facing an unprecedented climate crisis and the perils of unchecked economic growth, urgently needs “environmentally conscious lawyers” ... ‘I am still incharge’, CJI Chandrachud slams lawyer.
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Divorce outside court raises concerns

Kuensel 14 Sep 2024
The Judiciary further urged lawyers and legal firms to fully understand the provisions of the 1980 Marriage Act of Bhutan, which allows couples without an MC to settle their divorce outside of court under certain conditions.
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Hush-Hush Affair

New York Magazine 01 Jul 2024
In Bhutan, where a government project to build a “Mindfulness City” had been shrouded in secrecy, a lawyer writing in the state newspaper argued that it was necessary to alter the country’s ...
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The Thrimzhung Chhenmo (The Supreme Law)

Kuensel 02 May 2024
Sen, a prominent Constitutional lawyer, who had been Chairman of the Committee of Ministers, Chamber of Princes, to advise Bhutan on the Treaty. He was tremendous help to our Father and to Bhutan.’ ... Draft Bhutan Arms Regulation Statute, 1949/1950.
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As judiciary looks to open up

Kuensel 20 Apr 2024
Lawyers are asking the HC and the SC allow them to carry bags, given their status as registered lawyers under the Bar Council of Bhutan (BCB) ... discussing the matter with the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP).
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16 cases represented pro bono

Kuensel 17 Apr 2024
Since the inception of the Bar Council of Bhutan (BCB) in 2017, lawyers under the council have provided 16 pro bono services out of the 52 legal aid services requested by the Legal Aid Centre (LAC) ... “We will try our best,” one lawyer said.
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Legal aid needs awareness

Kuensel 15 Apr 2024
The Legal Aid Centre (LAC) started in 2022 under the Bhutan National Legal Institute, to provide fair trial for those unable to afford a lawyer, so far saw only 84 court litigants ... their own lawyers.
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Bar Council AGM advocates access to justice for all

Kuensel 12 Apr 2024
“The legal landscape in Bhutan is continuously evolving; staying relevant is more important than ever,” HRH said, adding that lawyers must learn to adapt to emerging technologies and embark on ...
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Strengthening Bonds: India-Bhutan Friendship Reaffirmed

Kuensel 23 Mar 2024
Thimphu and Paro were adorned with colourful flags and banners, flying as thousands of students and members of the public welcome the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Bhutan from Paro Airport to Thimphu, demonstrating a genuine welcome.

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