THIMPHU, 12 March, 2021 (TON): Supreme Court of Bhutan suspended the detained Justices Kuenlay Tshering and Drangpon Yeshey Dorji on the orders of the Chief Justice.

According to Article 21 of the Constitution and the National Judicial Commission’s recommendations, Justice Kuenlay Tshering was suspended from the service, while Drangpon Yeshey Dorji is suspended as endorsed by the Royal Judiciary Service Council.

Lawyers raised questions if the trial proceedings for constitutional post holders could occur before the impeachment of constitutional post holders, however, some lawyers argue that the justice Kuenlay accused of abetting mutiny should first be impeached as per the constitution.

“Without an impeachment Act in place, the National Judicial Commission has to initiate the impeachment. The Attorney General has to introduce the article of impeachment to the Parliament,” the lawyer said.

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), prosecuting the case, claims that prior to charging the Justice.

However, they conducted a thorough analysis and concluded that it was legal to prosecute the Justice after considering provisions of the Constitution and relevant laws.