India-Nepal: Supreme Courts Sign MoU

On 7th April 2025, the Supreme Courts of India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing judicial cooperation and sharing best practices in legal and technological advancements.

Key Points

Mutual Legal Exchange: The MoU facilitates the exchange of information on legal developments and fosters judge and judicial officer interactions through visits, training and academic programs.
Tech-Driven Justice: Both sides committed to sharing information on court technologies to tackle case backlogs and improve judicial efficiency.
Joint Working Group: A bilateral group will be created to implement the MoU’s objectives and plan collaborative initiatives.
Symbol of Strong Ties: The agreement reflects deep-rooted diplomatic and legal ties between India and Nepal.
Regional Judicial Partnerships: India has signed similar MoUs with countries like Israel, Singapore, Bangladesh, and Bhutan to enhance transnational legal collaboration.