The Decadal Tenure as a tool for Judicial Transformation

Bhutan's Daily Newspaper - Kuensel - 25/01
The Constitution of Bhutan equips the judiciary to foster transformative justice. The High Court (HC) and Supreme Court (SC), fortified by 10-year tenure and insulated from political volatility through stringent impeachment safeguards (Article 32), possess structural independence to deliver landmark rulings capable of redefining the nation’s legal landscape. Coupled with their constitutional mandate as guardians of justice under Article 1(11), these courts hold the authority to drive enduring societal progress in creating a just and harmonious society. 

The Constitution of Bhutan equips the judiciary to foster transformative justice. The High Court (HC) and Supreme Court (SC), fortified by 10-year tenure and insulated from political volatility through stringent impeachment safeguards (Article 32), possess structural independence to deliver landmark rulings capable of redefining the nation’s legal landscape. Coupled with their constitutional mandate as guardians of justice under Article 1(11), these courts hold the authority to drive enduring societal progre...
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