Supreme Court Of India Signs MoU With Supreme Court Of Nepal On Judicial Cooperation
The Supreme Court of India has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Court of Nepal to enhance judicial cooperation between the two countries. This agreement aims to foster mutual exchange of information on developments in law and justice, promote interaction among judges and judicial officers through exchange visits, training programs, and academic initiatives.
The MoU also emphasizes the role of technology in reducing case backlogs, expediting judicial processes, and improving services for stakeholders, with both sides agreeing to share information on technologies used in their courts.
Key Points of the MoU:
Judicial Cooperation: The MoU seeks to develop, promote, and strengthen cooperation between the judiciaries of India and Nepal, reflecting the longstanding cordial ties between the two nations.
Exchange Programs: It includes exchange visits, short- and long-term training, and academic programs to enhance interaction among judges and officials.
Technology Sharing: Both countries will share information on technologies used in their courts to improve efficiency and services.
Joint Working Group: A joint working group will be established to implement plans and modalities for strengthening judicial cooperation.
Cultural and Legal Exchange: The agreement highlights the importance of jurisprudential exchanges in ensuring that constitutional democracies remain dynamic and open to learning and evolution.
Historical Context: This MoU is part of India’s broader efforts to enhance judicial cooperation with several countries, including Israel, Singapore, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.
The signing of the MoU was attended by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Chief Justice of Nepal Prakash Man Singh Raut.
