High Court of Bhutan
highest court in Bhutan
The High Court of Bhutan derives its authority from the 2008 Constitution of Bhutan. It consists of the Chief Justice and eight Drangpons (Associate Justices). The Chief Justice and Drangpons of the High Court are appointed from among juniors, peers, and eminent jurists by the Druk Gyalpo. The judges of the High Court serve 10 year terms, or until reaching age 60; this retirement age is unique among the Civil Service and Constitutional Offices of Bhutan — all others retire at age 65. During their tenure, they are subject to censure and suspension by the Druk Gyalpo on the recommendation of the National Judicial Commission for proven misbehavior that does not rise to the level of impeachment.
List of High Court Judges
Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Bhutan - Dasho Sangay Khandu(Justice, Supreme court of Bhutan)
Justice, Dasho Lungten Drubgyur (retd)
Justice, Dasho Tshering Namgyal (retd)
Justice, Dasho Duba Dukpa (Chief Justice of the High Court)
Justice, Dasho Kinley Dorji
Justice, Dasho Pema Wangchuk
Justice, Dasho Pema Rinzin
Justice, Dasho Dr. Jangchub Norbu
Justice, Dasho Pasang Wangmo
Justice, Dasho Birkha Bdr. Tamang
Justice, Dasho Tshering Dorji
Justice, Dasho Lobzang Rinzin
See also
Supreme Court of Bhutan
Dzongkhag Court
Dungkhag Court
Constitution of Bhutan
Politics of Bhutan
Judicial system of Bhutan
Judiciary
Notes
References
"The Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan" (PDF). Government of Bhutan. 2008-07-18.
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