According to a press statement issued by the Supreme Court of India, the Chief Justice later received an audience with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, in Thimphu. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on further strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and Bhutan, and expressed commitment to deepening cooperation through judicial partnerships.
CJI Surya Kant and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay with other dignitaries
The statement said CJI Kant offered extensive support for technical assistance and the development of best practices in the digitisation and digitalisation of judicial processes in Bhutan.
Chief Justice and Prime Minister Tobgay also focused on emerging challenges such as cybercrime and digital fraud.