The introduction of the Registry (user friendly) of
the Court came as one of the major reforms in the Judiciary
of Bhutan. This introduction helped both the litigants
and the staff of the Court. It was a great relief for
the litigants, as they didn't have to wait for long
time before their petitions were registered. On the
other hand it became very convenient for the court staffs
to streamline and prepare the hearing calendar and issue
summon orders.
The Registry of the court is the first contact point.
Any complaint can be filed in the Registry of the Court.
The complaints are registered in the miscellaneous register
in the order of precedence. The complaints are recorded
between 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Consequently they are put
up for the miscellaneous hearing.
A person filing a case before the Court must do so
in writing. The petition must be properly signed and
a legal stamp affixed to it in accordance with section
150.4 of the Civil and Criminal Procedure Code. As per
section 116.1 of the Civil and Criminal Procedure Code
the petitions for filing a case must be submitted to
the Court by the petitioner in person, his/her jabmi
or by an adult member of his/her own household in good
faith and not for harassment.
The practice of sending case documents to the Court
through posts by various Ministry and Department is
contrary to the provision of Law in accordance with
section 116 of the Civil and Criminal Procedure Code.
Cases shall be registered with the Registry of the
Court. The registration may be effected by:
A petitioner must have "legal standing"
and the petition must involve a concrete case or controversy.
As per Kadyon Ka 3 no litigant may make and no Judge
shall entertain any petition or submission relating
to a case before a Judge outside the premises of the
Court.
In accordance with section 32 and 32.1 of the Civil
and Criminal Procedure Code the Court shall conduct
miscellaneous hearing expeditiously after a case has
been registered with the Registry of the Court. During
the miscellaneous hearing, a complainant can make submission
either in writing or orally.
The Court shall make initial determination whether
sufficient legal cause exists to admit the case for
proceedings according to the law or hear the case within
the prescribed period and give written reasons if the
petition is dismissed. If the complaints are admitted
they are assigned to the Benches for adjudication.